Summer Grier
Houston,TX
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented multi-state registered nurse with 9+ years of experience in the healthcare field including acute inpatient care, outpatient care, obstetric care, home health, pre-op, pacu, geriatrics case management and clinical research. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MATERNITY RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered full-spectrum maternal care throughout the childbirth process.
- Circulated in operating room to support physicians during cesarean sections and emergent surgeries.
- Educated and support patients and families in postpartum care, breastfeeding and newborn care
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient outcomes and safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
MATERNITY RN
KETTERING HEALTH
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered full-spectrum maternal care throughout the childbirth process.
- Circulated in operating room to support physicians during cesarean sections and emergent surgeries.
- Educated and support patients and families in postpartum care, breastfeeding and newborn care
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient outcomes and safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
CLINICAL MANAGER
KINGSTON OF MIAMISBURG
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed daily functions within the clinical unit to uphold staff performance and patient service quality.
- Delivered training sessions and conducted performance reviews for staff development.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant healthcare standards and organizational policies.
- Tracked patient care metrics, enabling quality improvements.
- Evaluated documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
- Provided clinical oversight for many patients.
CASE MANAGER
KETTERING HOMECARE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered comprehensive education on treatment plans, medications, and community resources.
- Performed utilization reviews to guarantee appropriate care and cost-effective services.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Facilitated transitions through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
CHARGE NURSE
TRINITY COMMUNITY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Supervised patient status, coordinated medication delivery and handled treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
PRIMARY CARE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting, managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with occupational health department to evaluate workplace injuries and conduct comprehensive wellness checks.
- Organized scheduling of follow-up consultations with healthcare professionals.
- Processed referrals from primary care providers for specialist consultations or treatments.
Clinical Research Coordinator
MIDWEST CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Executed clinical research studies, adhering to protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Educated patients and families regarding clinical trial procedures, risks, and benefits.
- Adhered to regulatory standards by maintaining detailed records for FDA, IRB, and GCP.
- Participated in investigator meetings, conference calls, and site initiation visits as needed.
- Conducted screening interviews to determine eligibility of possible subjects.
- Assisted in preparing periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2025
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYSkills
- Telephonic patient management
- Medical record review and management
- Electronic Medical Record Software: EPIC, CERNER AND MEDITECH
- Case management
- Call triaging
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Discharge planning
- Time management
- Health promotion
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
MATERNITY RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN
01.2023 - Current
MATERNITY RN
KETTERING HEALTH
01.2022 - 01.2023
CLINICAL MANAGER
KINGSTON OF MIAMISBURG
01.2020 - 01.2022
CASE MANAGER
KETTERING HOMECARE
01.2020 - 01.2022
CHARGE NURSE
TRINITY COMMUNITY
01.2020 - 01.2022
PRIMARY CARE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
01.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator
MIDWEST CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
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