Tammy Gribbins
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Registered Nurse experienced in ensuring high standards of care to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Dedicated to improving patient outcome and committed to making a difference in patient care as well as healthcare as a whole.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Addiction Recovery Care
01.2022 - Current
Provides skilled nursing services to patients struggling with substance use disorders.
Responsible for ongoing assessment, evaluation, triage, harm reduction teaching, stabilization.
Advocates for substance abuse prevention. Implementing treatment plans, educating clients on their conditions, providing emotional support, administering medication, documenting nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab
10.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Springfield Nursing And Rehab
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Registered Nurse
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Interact with patients and families to meet individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Patient and family advocate
- Teach patients/caregivers about various acute and chronic health conditions and ways to monitor, control and/or help treat those conditions
- Adept at prioritizing and managing task to be completed.
- Contribute as both team member and work independently
Registered Nurse
Flaget Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided care within Medical-Surgical setting managing case load of six to eight patients.
- Consulting with physicians to provide best care, along with recognizing and reporting any new issues that patient experiences.
- Provided patients skilled attention they need through IV therapy, wound care and medication instruction, to increase their well-being and independence prior to transition to home
- Excellent communication skills needed to provide patient empathy.
- Experience in computerized charting which include: Meditech and Care Link.
Vehicle Assembly Technician
Ford Motor Company
02.1999 - 07.2007
- Assembly line worker:
- In charge of particular process, assigned to work station performed combination of tasks according to specifications by using hand tools, power tools and production fixtures.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills
Education
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KYAssociate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
Louisville, KY2011
Practical Nursing/LPN - undefined
Galen College Of Nursing
Louisville, KY2009
Associate of Arts - undefined
St. Catharine College
St. Catherine, KY1989
High School Diploma - undefined
Marion County High School
Lebanon, KY1987
Skills
- Strong ability to educate patients and their families about healthcare conditions, needs and plans of care
- Patient/family advocate
- Accustomed with care coordination and discharge planning
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team of health care professionals
Certification
- CPR certified
- First Aid
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Addiction Recovery Care
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Springfield Nursing And Rehab
05.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
01.2013 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Flaget Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2012
Vehicle Assembly Technician
Ford Motor Company
02.1999 - 07.2007
Campbellsville University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
Practical Nursing/LPN - undefined
Galen College Of Nursing
Associate of Arts - undefined
St. Catharine College
High School Diploma - undefined
Marion County High School
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