Nurse Medical
Resume:
Bess Griffy
Lacey, Washington 98503
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INTRODUCTION
** ***** ** ********** ** the healthcare field. I have a background as a
charge nurse in the hospital, a DON in long-term care and have a broad based
background in LTC, HHC, CBOC clinics and hospitals as a staff nurse. Wife of
a retired Army husband and Son. Reinstate able as a Federal employee.
Work Experience
7/14/2013-now Washington Nurse Aid Evaluator NACES, Austin, TX
I work as an independent contractor through NACES Plus Foundation. I am an
evaluator and administrate the state mandated written and skills tests for
nurses aides who are testing for certification.
Being a former Director of Nurses in long term care, I was hired for my
knowledge and experience working with nurses' aides. I was also hired for my
knowledge of federal regulations and ethical standards regarding the need
for quality care for the residents.
4/17/2012-7/12/2012 MDS training Riverside Healthcare & Healthcare,
Centralia, WA
Staff nurse
7/2005 - 12/31/2008 Providence St. Peters Medical Center, Olympia WA
3 years in inpatient rehab and orthopedics as a staff/charge nurse. Doing
total patient care. Assisted with stroke, orthopedic, medical/surgical, and
para/quad patients in all aspects of their care i.e.: transferring, lifting,
turning, pushing, pulling, walking, and feeding. Assist patients from their
admission to discharge coordinating their care with the case managers.
Equipment and machines used: Mechanical lifts, commodes, IV machines,
walkers, wheelchairs, computers, CPM machines, traction devices, gurneys,
carts, restraints, blood pressure machines, oxygen canisters, braces,
indwelling catheters, bedside tables.
ER nurse in training
10/2004 - 2/2005 Madigan Military Med. Ctr., Tacoma, WA
First nurse to attend a pilot training program in the emergency room.
Agency nurse
8/2004 - 2/2005 Alacrity Nurses, Fife, WA
Per-diem nurse in various hospitals in the Tacoma-Olympia area in Med/surg.
units.
Agency nurse
3/2005-1/2006 Maxim Health Services, Olympia, WA
Per-diem nurse in area hospitals. Med/Surg.
Director of Nursing
6/2003 - 2/2004 Valley Care and Guidance, Fresno, CA
Manager in a psychiatric facility with mostly geriatric residents. I was
back up for my LVN's when a resident needed evaluated medically. I assisted
in writing care plans, MDS, helped train staff, make decisions on new admits
and worked closely with my administrator.
Clinical Nurse
11/2000 - 6/2003 Veteran's Administration, CBOC, Walla Walla, WA
Triaged patients, assisted Dr. in clinic, did wound care, trained in
phlebotomy, found resources for patients, worked with the physician for
optimum quality of care. I was a certified HIV educator for our facility.
Telemetry Nurse
4/2000 - 8/2000 Western Arizona Regional Medical, Bullhead City, AZ
Direct patient care for med/surg./step-down unit for ICU, heart cath.
patients, all patients too ill to be on a regular floor. ACLS and EKG
certified.
School Nurse/Voluntary EMT
8/1995 - 3/2000 Nye County School District, Pahrump, NV
Only nurse for 3100 students in 5 different schools. Taught classes on
health issues and CPR to staff and students. Administered first-aid, wrote
health care plans, monitored immunizations and health records. Screened for
hearing, vision and scoliosis.
Well child check-ups. First-aid care. On various curriculum meetings for
school improvement. Active member in the community. Board member for No to
Abuse program. CPR instructor, EMT-B with volunteer ambulance.
Kidney Dialysis Nurse
9/1992 - 6/1995 Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA
Supervised dialysis technicians and assisted putting patients on and off
dialysis. Administered medications, monitored vital signs, drew lab work
from central lines, wrote care plans, obtained and followed through with dr.
orders. Ordered all labs, medication and charted via computer.
Home Health Nurse
2/1990 - 3/1993 Spokane Nurse Care, Spokane, WA
Worked with critically ill children and adults in their homes. Administered
hospice care, wound care, tube feedings, I.V., oral meds and lab draws.
Attended monthly care plan meetings and wrote care plans. Assisted patients
to dr. appointments.
Director of Nurses
9/1986 - 12/1989 Riverside Health Care, Missoula, MT
Assisted in starting up a 57 bed long-term facility, ordered all the
equipment and supplies needed for patient care. Did the hiring and firing of
staff and training of CNAS. Followed state and federal regulations in
patient care and nursing and worked closely with the administrator with
regard to finances and budgeting. Patient activist.
ICU/CCU nurse
3/1982 - 3/1986 Puget Sound Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
Worked with critically ill patients with various life-threatening illnesses.
Administered medications, drew labs, worked with respirators, central lines,
swan-ganz lines, and Doppler. Proficient in heart monitors and swan-ganz
readings.
Staff Nurse
3/1976 - 3/1982 St. Joseph's Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
House float for two years as LPN. Worked in ICU/CCU and Surgical floor as an
RN.
Coronary Care Nurse
3/1973 - 2/1976 Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA
Worked on a busy coronary care unit. Worked with open heart and heart cath.
patients. Worked as a monitor tech and direct care LPN.
Education
3/2002 Lacrosse University, Covington, LA
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Business
6/1981 Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
Associate Degree License
Associate Degree Registered Nurse, Assoc. Degree in Arts and Sciences
3/1973 Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
Vocational
Licensed Practical Nurse
6/1968 Pateros High School, Pateros, WA
Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
BLS certified Expert Currently use/27 yrs.
HIV counselor Intermediate 2003/2 yrs.
preceptor Intermediate Currently use/2 yrs.
telemetry trained Intermediate 2000/1Yr.
Computer literate Intermediate Current use/13 yrs.
Additional Info
Fast learner, computer literate. Extensive knowledge in nursing. Good
management skills. Dependable and trustworthy. Enjoy being a mentor.
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