Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

VICKY GRANT

Registered Nurse

ALACHUA,FL

Summary

Caring Nurse with 16 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Cardiac, Step-down, PCU, Neuro, Ortho and Medical Surgical patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for all the patients and families this care is provided to.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Certifications

Work History

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

Amita Saint Joseph

Joliet, Illinois

07.2020 - 07.2020

Ortho/Tele Unit
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, WA

01.2020 - 01.2020

Medical Surgical Unit
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.

RN, Strike Nurse

ST. Vincents Hospital

Toledo, OH

05.2019 - 05.2019

Cardiac Step-down Unit.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

RN, Strike Nurse

UC SF Hospital

San Francisco, CA

05.2018 - 05.2018

Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

RN, Strike Nurse

Kaiser

San Jose, CA

07.2017 - 07.2017

Cardiac Step-down Unit
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

RN, Travel Nurse

Edward Hospital(Favorite Staffing)

Naperville, IL

02.2022 - 03.2022

Step-down Telemetry, Psychiatry Unit.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

RN, Travel Nurse

HSHS ST. Vincent Hospital, (NUWEST)

Green Bay, WI

12.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Surgical Telemetry and Oncology Units
Provided care for patients with and without COVID
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.

RN, Travel Nurse

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, (FASTAFF)

Neptune City, NJ

07.2019 - 11.2019

Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit.
Used Cerner and EPIC charting systems.
Managed patients on continuous Bipap machine.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

RN, Strike Nurse

United Hospital

ST. Paul, MN

09.2016 - 10.2016

Cardiac Step-down Unit.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Munroe Regional Hospital

Ocala, FL

08.2009 - 05.2012

Renal Telemetry Unit.
Performed Peritoneal Dialysis (manual and cycler)
Provided nursing care for patients(assessment, administer medications, monitored labs etc.)
Provided care for Hemodialysis patients.
Monitored patients on Telemetry and performed other basic nursing duties such as performing wound care, dressing changes, Tracheotomy care, Foley care, etc.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

RN, Travel Nurse

Central Florida Regional Hospital(All About Staff)

Sanford, FL

01.2011 - 04.2011

Cardiac Step-down Unit and PCU Units.
Also did a travel contract 01/09/09 to 06/24/09.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Provided care for patients post cardiac catheterization and CABG.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC

Gainesville, FL

09.2008 - 05.2009

Provided care for patients on mechanical ventilators, with extensive wound care, brain injuries, and a variety health care needs.
Managed patients on Levophed, Fentyl, Dopamine and Cardizem drips.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

RN, Travel Nurse

Orange Park Medical(All About Staffing)

Orange Park, FL

05.2008 - 08.2008

Cardiac Telemetry Unit.
Provided care for patients with JP drains, hemovacs, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

RN, Per Diem Nurse

North FL Regional(Healthtrust Workforce Solution)

Gainesville, FL

04.2011 - Current

Cardiac Telemetry, Cardiac PCU, and Medical Surgical units
Duties includes performing an assessments, obtaining vital signs, administering medications.
Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Initiate, maintain, and monitor several IV drips such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro etc...
Provide care for patients s/p cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placement, cardio version and CABG
Sometimes perform charge nurse duties and preceptor duties
Maintain quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

North Florida Regional Medical Center

Gainesville, FL

05.2006 - 05.2008

Cardiac Telemetry and PCU Units.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

RN, Crisis Nurse

Ascension Seton Hays(Krucial Staffing)

Kyle, TX

09.2021 - 12.2021

Cardiac Telemetry, Ortho Trauma and Medical Surgical Units.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

RN, Strike Nurse

Sutter Alta Bates Medical Center

Oakland, CA

04.2022 - 04.2022

SDU Neuro Telemetry
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

RN, Strike Nurse

Albany Medical Center Hospital

Albany, NY

11.2020 - 12.2020

Neurology-Epilepsy Monitor Telemetry Unit.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

SANTA FE COLLEGE

Gainesville, FL

08.2003 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Gainesville, FL

08.1994 - 08.1996

Associate in Arts - General Education

PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Overview

Work History

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Per Diem Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

RN, Crisis Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Sociology

Associate in Arts - General Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Crisis Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

Charge Nurse, Strike Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Strike Nurse

RN, Per Diem Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

RN, Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Sociology

Associate in Arts - General Education

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