Sallan Griffin
Macon,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Navicent
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Promoted culture of safety within department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 34-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor-CNA Program
Central Georgia Technical College
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
RN-Medical Surgical
Atrium Healthcare
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- .Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments as charge nurse
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
RN-Surgical/Trama- Travel
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN, Renal/Telemetry- Travel - Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit Travel-Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated nursing care on 36 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Medical Center
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Customer Service Supervisor
Rescare Homecare
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for150 employees.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA05.2020
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Infection Control Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Epic Systems
- Charge Nurse
- Utilization Management
- Budget Management
- Department Management
- Compliance Oversight
Certification
- CPI Training
- BLS certified
- ACLS
- ANA Board Certification-med/surg
- NIH scale certified
- Foundational Preceptor Course
- Charge Nurse Course
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Navicent
09.2023 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor-CNA Program
Central Georgia Technical College
05.2023 - Current
RN-Medical Surgical
Atrium Healthcare
09.2022 - 09.2023
RN-Surgical/Trama- Travel
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 08.2022
RN, Renal/Telemetry- Travel - Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit Travel-Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Medical Center
05.2020 - 03.2022
Customer Service Supervisor
Rescare Homecare
06.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan College
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