KEON GRIFFIE
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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-***-****