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Debra Griffin

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with 42 years of diverse experience at Sentara Healthcare, excelling in patient care supervision. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective assessments and compassionate care. Experienced educator, fostering the next generation of nurses through engaging classroom and clinical instruction. Strong leadership and communication skills. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sentara Healthcare SPAH
01.2020 - 06.2025

Patient Care Supervisor and bedflow

Registered Nurse

Sentara Healthcare SVBGH
06.1983 - 01.2020

Various postions over 37 years. Positions include the following

Resource pool RN.

IV team RN

Post anethesia care RN/charge nurse

Emergency room RN

Non-invasive cardioogy RN

Patient Care Supervisor

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Tidewater Community College
01.1991 - 08.2017
  • Classroom and clinical instructor for Certifiec Nursing Assistant program
  • Classroom instrutor for health care classes which included Medical Terminology, Medicaiton mangement, Community and Personal Health and Diversity in Healthcare

High School LPN Teacher/ High School Nurse

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2006

Classroom instruction for high schoool students enrolled in LPN program.

Instruction included anatomy and physiology, medication administraton and basic nursing skills.

Clinical insructor for first clinical rotation for LPN students.

School nurse for Kellam high school

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron
Akron, OH
06-1975

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Supervision
  • Bedflow

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sentara Healthcare SPAH
01.2020 - 06.2025

High School LPN Teacher/ High School Nurse

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2006

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Tidewater Community College
01.1991 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse

Sentara Healthcare SVBGH
06.1983 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron