Janice Groff
Lancaster
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience at UPMC Lititz, excelling in patient education and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance recovery outcomes through effective medication administration and compassionate care. Recognized for streamlining processes and mentoring new staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Perianesthesia
UPMC Lititz
05.1991 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, identifying changes and responding promptly to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing efficiency in workflow while maintaining high standards of care quality.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in Sepsis Committee
- Cross trained to circulate endoscopy
- Crossed trained to help Preadmission testing when needed
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
06.1988 - 05.1999
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in fast-paced surgical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, as charge nurse, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-1992
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Lancaster, PA05-1988
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Clinical judgment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Compassionate and caring
- Decision-making
Timeline
Staff Nurse Perianesthesia
UPMC Lititz
05.1991 - Current
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
06.1988 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing