Courtenay Griffin
Bayside,NB
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Horizon Health Network
11.2022 - Current
- Administered pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored Blood transfusions for reactions and educated patients on what to look for if reaction occurs.
- Utilizing Central Lines for blood samples or medication administration.
- Assessing and dressing wounds
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health Network
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- 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.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Resident Attendant/Graduate Practical Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
Education
College Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
New Brunswick Community College, Saint Andrews, NB
Saint Andrews, NB06.2022
Skills
- Transcribing Orders
- Service-Orientation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Charting and Recording
- Hygiene Support
- ADLs Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting Incidents
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Horizon Health Network
11.2022 - Current
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health Network
09.2022 - 11.2022
Resident Attendant/Graduate Practical Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge
06.2021 - 08.2022
College Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
New Brunswick Community College, Saint Andrews, NB
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