Grecia Grijalva
Fort Eustis,VA
Summary
Experienced with comprehensive patient care in psychiatric settings. Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques to build trust and rapport. Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
The Pavilion at Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients in acute psychiatric crises.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and treatment effectiveness.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to manage symptoms and enhance coping strategies for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a therapeutic environment.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and support systems.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care within inpatient psychiatric settings.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
ACG Hospice
Williamsburg
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Placed focus on patient care.
- Managed care for 10-14 patients
- Provided end of life care resulting in improved pain control and family satisfaction.
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Pain and symptom management
- Medication administration and reconciliation
- Wound care and pressure injury prevention
- Iv therapy, injections, and catheter care
- Monitoring vital signs and disease progression
- End of life comfort measures
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Care plan development and updates
- Coordination of home care services and equipment
Registered Nurse
Williamsburg Landing Long term care/ skilled nursing facility
Williamsburg
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, managing complex medical conditions
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and monitored changes in resident condition
- Administered medications, treatments, and IV therapy per physician orders
- Developed, implemented, and updated individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Performed wound assessments and treatments, including pressure injury prevention and management
- Documented care accurately and timely in EMR systems in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Educated residents and families on medications, treatments, and disease processes
- Responded to changes in condition and medical emergencies appropriately
- Supervised and delegated tasks to LPNs and CNAs as appropriate
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Health Care
San Diego
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Placed focus on patient care.
- Well Versed in De-escalation Techniques and Therapeutic Communication.
- Placed patient safety first.
- Obtained numerous fluid samples, urine, covid strep, influenza, guaiac stool wound culture, std, urine cultures.
- Administer patient medications
- Assist dietary staff in identifying patients with special dietary needs and assuring compliance with dietary orders
- Completed nursing assignments under the supervision of RN.
- Updated treatment care plans under the supervision of RN.
- Participate in treatment planning, identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths
- Suggest modifications to treatment plans based on observations
- Provide input into patient discharge planning
- Accompany and transport patients as assigned
- Facilitate patient community meetings
- Maintain patient, and unit related documentation
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients
- Carry out administrative and clerical assignments to support patient care and organizational operations
- Receives and carries out md orders
Education
Associate’s - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA03-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA05-2019
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Behavioral management
- Quality improvement
- Suicide prevention
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Discharge planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
The Pavilion at Williamsburg
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
ACG Hospice
09.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Williamsburg Landing Long term care/ skilled nursing facility
03.2025 - 10.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Health Care
05.2021 - 11.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Associate’s - Nursing
ECPI University