Shirley Grant
Summary
Experienced and registered nurse with a long career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in a busy hospital setting. Demonstrated ability to handle difficult personalities and remain calm in stressful situations. Skilled in building relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management, and responsiveness to patient needs and environmental conditions. Healthcare professional with extensive experience in emergency care settings, providing high-quality patient management and acute care. Recognized for strong collaborative skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in triage, conducting assessments, nursing diagnosis, and providing care and teaching for critically, acutely, chronically, mentally ill/injured adults and pediatric patients. Adept at assessing, treating, and preparing for transfer to a pediatrics hospital.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
University California San Diego
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked in Level 1 Hospital in the Emergency Department for 2 years
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Provided critical support during emergency procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and rapid sequence inductions.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to connect patients with resources such as substance abuse treatment programs or mental health services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
Emergency Department Nurse
Scripps Encinitas
05.2011 - 11.2022
- Work as a nurse in a busy multi-faceted ED that sees on average over 148 patients per day
- Work often as a team lead for the ED, leading and supervising other nurses and techs
- Work often in Quick-Evaluation (triage), using assessment and critical thinking skills
- Served as the ED's psychiatric point person and educator, sending out emails and sharing knowledge learned
- Use the EPIC computer system and Train the ED volunteers to assist the ED team in patient flow.
- Crisis Intervention and Prevention instructor
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Mentored and guided new nursing staff members, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and adapt to the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families after traumatic events or unexpected loss of loved ones while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Educated patients and their families on various health topics to promote understanding and empower individuals to take control of their health outcomes.
Endoscopy Nurse
La Jolla Endoscopy
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Worked as a gastrointestinal nurse in an outpatient surgical center
- Assisted in various procedures including conscious sedition's, colonoscopies, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
- Streamlined patient flow by effectively coordinating schedules with the endoscopy team, reducing wait times and increasing overall efficiency.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
Nurse
Croissant Ridge Surgery Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared patients for the operating room
- Circulated in the operating room, worked in recovery and discharge
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nurse
Favorite Staffing
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Floated to different Emergency Departments throughout Oregon, including Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers
- Floated to different Urgent Care Centers throughout Oregon
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Emergency Department Nurse
Salem Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Worked as a nurse in a busy Level 2 Trauma Center with 58 beds
- Over the course of 7 years, worked as a Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager
- Supervised and led multidisciplinary teams, including nurses and techs
- Learned the EPIC computer system; excellent user
- Endoscopy Nurse: Worked as a gastrointestinal nurse
- Assisted in various procedures including conscious sedition's, colonoscopies, endoscopic retrograde (ERCP), and (EGD)
- Worked in the bronchoscope lab
- Assisted in bronchoscopy and sedation, and performed tilt test
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
Nurse
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 03.2002
- Worked in a rural Level 2 Trauma Center as an ED nurse
- Worked in the Intermediate Medical Care Unit with a majority of cardiac patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Worked in the float pool throughout the hospital; began while a Senior in Nursing School at Idaho State University
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2000
Associate of Science -
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID07-1998
Skills
- Emergency Department nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Teaching
- Triage assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic medical records
- Family support
- Patient stabilization
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical care nursing
Certification
- California Registered Nurse
- Oregon Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIHH
- TNCC
- MICN
- CPI
- EPIC user
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
University California San Diego
01.2022 - 04.2024
Endoscopy Nurse
La Jolla Endoscopy
01.2013 - 01.2017
Emergency Department Nurse
Scripps Encinitas
05.2011 - 11.2022
Nurse
Croissant Ridge Surgery Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Nurse
Favorite Staffing
03.2007 - 02.2010
Emergency Department Nurse
Salem Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2009
Nurse
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Associate of Science -
Brigham Young University
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