Chelsey Griffith
Saltville
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to lead teams and implement infection control practices, ensuring high-quality care. Passionate about fostering compassionate environments and enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (Supervisor)
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Chilhowie
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new nurses on best practices and facility protocols for quality care.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and provide emotional support to patients.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and medications administered.
- Performed rounds throughout the facility to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel in a timely manner while maintaining a respectful environment.
- Interacted directly with patients to assess health concerns, answer questions, and provide comfort measures.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Staffing Coordinator
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Chilhowie
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet operational needs and project demands.
- Managed candidate sourcing through job postings and recruitment platforms.
- Developed relationships with staffing agencies to enhance talent pool access.
- Provided support in resolving employee inquiries related to staffing issues.
- Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Maintained relationships with current and potential vendors to source candidates for open positions.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Monitored performance of temporary staff members throughout their assignment duration.
- Created detailed reports on recruitment activities such as cost per hire, time to fill vacancies.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gauge employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Chilhowie
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and care procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Participated in infection control practices to ensure a safe facility environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Lrs Healthcare
Omaha
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and care procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Participated in infection control practices to ensure a safe facility environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Valley Rehabilition and Nursing Center
Chilhowie
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and care procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Participated in infection control practices to ensure a safe facility environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Smyth Career And Technology Center
Seven Mile Ford, Virginia05-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control practices
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (Supervisor)
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2024 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2021 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2020 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Lrs Healthcare
04.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Valley Rehabilition and Nursing Center
10.2017 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Smyth Career And Technology Center
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