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Nurse Practitioner Registered

Location:
Texarkana, TX
Posted:
July 15, 2018

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KEON GRIFFIE

* **********, *********, ** ***** Phone: 903-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Recent Nurse Practitioner graduate (November 2017). AANP certified as of January 2018. Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. My goal is to become a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting with a group that creates an environment of learning and education for both staff and patients.

SKILLS

Strong clinical judgment

Patient/family focused

Neurology awareness

In-depth knowledge of Intravenous Therapy

Preceptor for new RNs, LVNs, and Scrub Techs

Problem resolution capability

Professional bedside manner

Thorough physical assessments

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Insulin medication assistance

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

12 years of surgical experience

5 years of management experience

WORK HISTORY

Care Coordinator (Surgery), 01/2017 to Present

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Ensure that all charting and consents are complete

Make sure patient and staff are informed of current procedure

Scrub, circulate, and assist in general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, vascular, podiatry, and GYN procedures.

Assist in preoperative care

Assist in patient recovery in Post-anesthesia care unit

Clinical Director, 11/2015 to 01/2017

Texarkana Surgery Center – Texarkana, TX

Manage daily operations of surgery center

Ensure that all competencies are met

Quality reporting to CMS

Assist staff in preoperative care, surgery, and recovery.

Maintain inventory for facility.

2016 Clinical employee of the year.

Care Coordinator (Surgery), 05/2013 to 11/2015

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Ensure that all charting and consents are complete.

Make sure patient and staff are informed of current procedure.

RN - Circulator, 12/2011 to 05/2013

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Make sure OR has been prepared for surgery.

Make sure patient has been well informed of procedure.

Answer all questions and concerns prior to patient’s arrival to OR.

RN - ER, 05/2011 to 11/2011

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Assessed, evaluated and cared for patients in emergency room.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound.

care to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

LVN - ER, 06/2008 to 05/2011

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

LVN - Scrub Nurse (Surgery), 08/2006 to 06/2008

Christus St Michael – Texarkana, TX

Responsible for ensuring that all equipment was available and sterile technique was used at all times.

Assist surgeons during procedures.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 2017

Walden University

Associate of Science: Nursing (RN), 2011

Texarkana College - Texarkana, TX

Licensed Vocational Nurse 2006

Texarkana College

American Heart Association BLS – October 2019

American Heart Association ACLS – November 2019

American Heart Association PALS – August 2018

References

Kimble Hatride – Texarkana Surgery Center administrator 903-***-****

Dr. Tom Watson – Medical Director Texarkana Surgery Center 903-***-****

Dr. Alfonso Aquino – Anesthesiologist/Christus St. Michael board member 870-***-****

Craig Mueller NP – Family Medical Group 903-***-****

Dr. Benjamin DuBois – Christus Trinity Clinic 903-***-****



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