Tiny Grijaldo
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne,IN
27
Years of experience
Registered Nurse with broad clinical experience in emergency, medical-surgical, maternity, pediatrics, and community care. Brings strong clinical judgment, infection control, patient advocacy, and family education, with a steady focus on safe treatment, accurate documentation, and coordinated care plans.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 3 Months- Assessed Parkview Health patients and updated nursing care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatments and discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient condition.
- Supported shift handoffs and communicated priority concerns to nursing teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Health Care Aide (Regular Part-time)
13 Years 8 Months- Followed client-care plans developed by family doctors and specialists
- Ensured principles of infection control- strict Healthy & Safety regulations are followed
- Administered medicationmonitored and charted/recorded positive results or negative reactions
- Secured confidential patient/medical information to protect clients following FOIP regulations
- Performed safe bed transfers and transported clients to and from critical-care locations
- Observed and communicated measurable changes. Report patient's condition to RNs and LPNs
- Measured vital signs and managed wound care to maintain patient health following sterile procedures
- Addressed patients' needs with empathy and care
- Assisted each patient with prescribed range of motion exercises
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to enhance patient care delivery
Auxiliary Health Worker (Full-time)
2 Years 3 Months- Assessed residents and developed, implemented, reviewed, and evaluated individualized care plans to address specific health needs.
- Monitored residents' health, identified condition changes, and coordinated referrals to doctors while implementing physicians' orders.
- Ensured resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physician's orders, and administrative policies.
- Observed, reported, and recorded vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiated remedial health measures where appropriate. Assured observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Organized and directed care functions and activities for residents, ensuring effective restorative and palliative care delivery.
- Planned, directed, supervised, and evaluated the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.
- Oriented and trained new personnel and may participate in in-service education.
- Interpreted and implemented established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Monitored performance and conducted performance appraisal and referred problems to the Director of Care.
Registered Nurse
4 Years 2 Months- Delivered lectures and provided hands-on training in clinical settings, hospitals, and clinics
- Evaluate effectiveness of healthcare programs and revise procedures/techniques
- Supervised nursing staff in medication administration, dressing changes, blood extractions, and vital sign assessments using ECG, Doppler, BP apparatus, and IV administration
- Trained nursing staff on new procedures and equipment, ensuring alignment with current nursing trends and best practices
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
Registered Nurse/Lead Anesthesia Technician
4 Years 7 Months- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator
- Computer Training-Microsoft Office 2013
- Medical Terminology
- Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping
- Office and Medical Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Bookkeeping
- Typing 40WPM
- Medical Transcription
Practicum
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Medical, Surgical Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Emergency
- Maternity
- Community Health
Skills
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Care plan development
Electronic Documentation
Electronic charting
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control
Patient education
Care coordination
Discharge planning
Patient and family advocacy
Healthcare Software Navigation
Health Care Support
Residential Care Experience
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Time management
Team communication
Basic Emergency Response
Basic Care Procedures
Basic First Aid
Physical assessments
Medical assessment
Patient support
HIPAA education
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Basketball, Camping, Mountain biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SLAM St. Albert, St. Albert, Alberta, 2019-09, 2020-03, Scheduled games and practices, Assisted for game planning, Motivated team to achieve their goals, Teaches fundamentals of the game and sportsmanship
Affiliations
- Alberta Health Care Directory
- April 2018 to Present
- Basic Life Support (AHA) Parkview Health
TRAININGS
- Standard CPR and First Aid
- October 10, 2021
- Alberta Netcare Electronic Record
- August 27, 2021
- WHIMIS 2015
- August 18, 2021
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- August 17, 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkview Health
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Health Care Aide (Regular Part-time)
Youville Home, Covenant Health
10.2010 - 06.2024Read More
Auxiliary Health Worker (Full-time)
Extendicare Canada
06.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
03.2004 - 05.2008Read More
Registered Nurse/Lead Anesthesia Technician
Ministry of Health
01.2000 - 08.2004Read More
Academy of Learning
Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator
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Youville Home, Covenant Health
Practicum
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Riverside College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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