Wykeema Griffin
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in critical care settings. Skilled in managing and prioritizing care to ensure patient stability and promote successful recovery. With a solid background in critical care environments, brings a wealth of clinical expertise, knowledge, and judgment to deliver the highest standard of healthcare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
Travel Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse PCU
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
Dover, DE
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements
- Created positive patient care experiences using advanced clinical judgment, knowledge of nursing process and high emotional intelligence
- Promoted culture of safety by adhering to established policies and protocols related to medication administration, fall prevention, and infection control measures
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making clinical decisions based on patient assessment data
RN PCU /Med-Surg
St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington, United States
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and levelheaded approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment
RN, Critical Care
Select Specialty Hospital
Wilmington, DE
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
LPN Charge Nurse
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Media, PA
03.2015 - 12.2021
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
LPN Pool
Chester Valley Rehab & Nursing Ctr.
Malvern, PA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention
Home Health LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Exton, PA
05.2009 - 12.2014
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds
- Educated patients and their families on managing illnesses or injuries at home
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
DCCC Marple
Media, PA05.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Center For Arts & Technology
03.2009
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Practice
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- BLS/ CPR Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
- ACLS Certified, 2023
Timeline
Travel Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Temple University Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
Travel Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Cooper University Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Registered Nurse PCU
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
RN PCU /Med-Surg
St. Francis Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2024
RN, Critical Care
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
03.2015 - 12.2021
LPN Pool
Chester Valley Rehab & Nursing Ctr.
06.2014 - 03.2015
Home Health LPN
Maxim Healthcare
05.2009 - 12.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Center For Arts & Technology
Associate of Science - Nursing
DCCC Marple