Tosha Griffith
Monroe,Georgia
Summary
Highly compassionate, competent, dedicated, and patient focused registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in a medical hospital setting. Extensive amount of experience dealing with a broad range of medical conditions. This experience comes from working in the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), PACU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiovascular Stepdown, Telemetry, and Medical Surgical units. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records.
- Developed effective relationships with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure quality outcomes.
- Adhered to safety policies, protocols, and standards established by governing bodies.
- Ensured that all instruments were correctly sterilized before use in surgery.
- Performed sterile technique during all phases of the operative procedure.
- Assisted in the preparation of the operating room, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and patients within the OR suite.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Piedmont Walton Medical center
Monroe, GA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed and assisted in carrying out aseptic techniques according to AORN guidelines.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment, performed sponge, needle and instrument counts prior to and after surgery
- Interviewed, educated, and assessed patient prior to surgery
- Assisted with transporting patient to OR and checking chart for appropriate pre-op documentation prior to transport
- Supervised and assisted with proper safe positioning of the patient on the OR table
- Provided assistance to teammates, surgeon, and anesthesia
- Cross trained/floated between Pre-op, PACU, Endoscopy center when needed. Floated between OR specialties
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
- Administered conscious sedation while monitoring patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythm as part of invasive and non invasive procedures. Procedures such as Y 90 mapping and treatment, Hemodialysis catheter placement and etc.
- Scheduled patients for IR procedures
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to ensure adequate workflow and processing of patients.
- Prepped and educated patients on their procedure, pre and post procedural care, and expectations.
PACU Staff Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, Georgia
02.2008 - 04.2018
- Provided acute care for both pediatric and adult post op patients recovering from general, local, and regional anesthesia.
- Managed and identified life threatening post operative and anesthetic complications such as laryngospasms , apnea, acute hypo and hypertension, and symptomatic arrhythmias.
- Assisted doctors with nerve blocks, extubation, central line placement, and assisted with administering chemotherapy agents when needed.
- Managed PCA pumps, administered IV meds for pain, nausea, and any other meds deemed necessary and assessed the efficacy of them.
- Supervised and was a resource for other RNs,LPNs, PCTs, and nursing students.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, Georgia
04.2004 - 02.2008
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
Telemetry/Cardiovascular Stepdown Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
08.1998 - 04.2004
- Provided pre and post op care for patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterizations, Angioplasties, Stress tests, AICD placement, Pacemaker placement, various vascular procedures and Open heart surgeries.
- Provided care to patients receiving antiarrhythmic meds, anticoagulant therapy, and managed various kinds of drains and wound care.
- Assisted Cardiac surgeon with removal of pacer wires and chest tubes.
- Educated patient and family on diagnosis, treatment, disease process and self management to prevent relapse of illness.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and evaluated patient's care
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Walton Medical Center
Monroe, Georgia
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Educated individuals and their families on diagnosis, treatment, disease process and self management to prevent relapse of illness
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient's care
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Utilized clinical nursing skills to provide care to patients on medical surgical unit
- Performed trach care, G-tube feedings, Nasogastric tube placement, Venipunctures, inserting foley catheters, and various wound care dressing changes
- Administered medications in various forms and routes, blood and blood products, and monitored patient for adverse reactions
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Nursing -
Georgia Southern University
06.1997
Skills
- Strong assessment skills
- Inserting IVs
- Electronic charting familiar with both Cerner and Epic
- Problem solving
- Aseptic technique
- Leadership
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Georgia Registered Professional license
- Compact Multi state license
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Piedmont Walton Medical center
06.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2019
PACU Staff Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 04.2018
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 02.2008
Telemetry/Cardiovascular Stepdown Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
08.1998 - 04.2004
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Walton Medical Center
08.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Nursing -
Georgia Southern University
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