Sierra Griffis
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in direct patient care. 2 years working as a staff nurse at a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital in the Cardiovascular ICU. Now with 1 year of experience as a travel nurse in New York City, I am pursuing my dreams of working in Australia. I am already relocated in Sydney with a visa and AHPRA number.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Parkland Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, titration of multiple IV drips and device operation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Acquired a diverse set of nursing skills by floating to all the ICU's. Including Medical, Surgical/Trauma, Neuro, and Burns.
Patient Care Assistant, Neuro ICU
Parkland Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support to critically ill patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored and assisted patients with severe eating disorders in an inpatient setting. Including obtaining vital signs, supervising meal times, and assisting with group therapy sessions.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX12.2021
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Invasive Line Management(CVC, PICC, A-line, Hemodialysis)
- Vasoactive Medication Administration and Titration
- Ventilator Management
- Sedation Management
- Patient Education
- ECG Interpretation
- Medical Device Monitoring and Management
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
Trained Devices
- CRRT - Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- IABP - Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
- Impella
- ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Parkland Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Assistant, Neuro ICU
Parkland Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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