Jennifer L Griffin
Albany,New York
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 9 years of comprehensive experience in healthcare, demonstrating a fervent commitment to enhancing patient care and nursing education. Expertise in leadership, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and advocating for patient rights. Passionate about driving healthcare excellence through innovative health policy initiatives and mentoring future leaders in the industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
Amicus Magnus Spe LLC
Ballston Lake, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Orchestrating client relationships for mutual benefit
- Mastering cross-platform communication for clarity and consistency
- Employing empathy and confidentiality in addressing unique client needs
- Champion patient rights, navigating complex healthcare systems
- Resolve disputes, ensuring fair treatment
- Develop strategies to overcome barriers to care
- Foster partnerships with healthcare providers, enhancing patient care
- Facilitate open dialogue between patients and medical teams
- Coordinate multidisciplinary approaches
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed comprehensive nursing operations, implementing policies and procedures
- Conducted rigorous staff recruitment, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Executed crisis management and emergency response, enhancing staff readiness
- Negotiated contracts with unions, fostering a collaborative work environment
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES/INTERIM SCHOOL RN
Nurses Middle College Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured student safety and health in school
- Managed health crises and disease control
- Delegated tasks to licensed healthcare professionals
- Ensured immunization compliance and reported health issues
- Facilitated crisis interventions and educational placements for students with health needs
ICU, CCD, ER, MED-SURG NURSE
St. Peter's Hospitals, Samaritan Hospital/Albany Memorial Hospital
, NY
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Administered critical care to patients with severe conditions
- Upheld privacy and confidentiality in patient communication
- Fostered collaboration across hospital departments to enhance patient care
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & DE FACTO DON DURING VACANCY
The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing
Rensselaer, NY
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Streamlined quality education programs, fostering individual growth and superior clinical services
- Partnered with key stakeholders to evaluate and merge educational needs and resources
- Influenced transformative change in patient advocacy through evidence-based practices
FACILITY RN EDUCATOR & STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Schenectady Rehabilitation & Nursing
Schenectady, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Orchestrated comprehensive employee development programs
- Complied with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Evaluated program effectiveness analytically
HOSPITAL NURSE EDUCATOR & CLINICAL ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
Nathan Littauer Hospital
Gloversville, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Strategized evidence-based improvements for professional development activities, enhancing nursing outcomes
- Delivered clinical performance presentations, educating nursing staff across all shifts
- Orchestrated new employee orientation and training workshops, optimizing workforce readiness
PROFESSOR & CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnston, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Championed a concept-based curriculum, fostering higher-level thinking in patient care
- Strategically planned, executed, and assessed individual courses and curriculum components
- Actively participated in educational endeavors, boosting student learning and professional growth
PROFESSOR & CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Ellis Medicine, The Belanger School of Nursing & Siena College Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, NY
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Led conceptual patient care curriculum design and delivery
- Fostered student growth through individualized course plans
- Achieved measurable improvement in student professional development
Education
MBA - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2024
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2019
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Memorial College of Nursing
Albany, NY05.2016
Skills
- Customer relations
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Management collaboration
- Root-cause analysis
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Team performance improvement
- Self-motivation
- Communication
- Leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Healthcare management
- Nursing education
- Crisis intervention
- Policy development
- Risk assessment
- Health policy
- Patient safety
- Conflict management
- Crisis management
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), 07/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), 09/25
- Board Certified Patient Care Advocate, 04/16/24, 04/16/27
- Infection Control & Barrier Precautions
- Sexual Harassment Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Opioid Overdose Training
- Health Coaching Conversations
- U.S. Health Law Fundamentals
Awards
- Student Body President, Memorial School of Nursing
- Student Body President, Maria College School of Nursing
- Future Nurse Leader Award American Nurses Association NY Chapter
- Mentor Recognition Award Memorial College of Nursing
- Outstanding Service Award Albany Memorial College of Nursing
- Organized and Implementing Volunteering at Albany Memorial College of Nursing
- Elected Commencement Speaker for Graduating Nursing Class 2016
Leadership Experience
- Elected Member of Ellis Hospital's 1st Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- Chair of the Recruitment & Mentoring Committee at the Belanger School of Nursing
- Member of the Academic & Evaluation Committee at the Belanger School of Nursing
- Member of the American Nurses Association
- Created & Implemented Intern Doctoral Internship Initiative & Recruitment of Nursing Program at NLH
- Preceptor & Mentor for recruited RN seeking BSN at Memorial Hospital & NLH
- Charge Nurse at Memorial Hospital Med Surg/Telemetry & ICU Units
- Director of Nursing, The Grand Rehab & Nursing
- Director of Education, The Grand Rehab & Nursing
- Facility Educator, The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Director of Nursing, Rosewood Rehab & Nursing
- Director of Nursing Services, Nurses Middle College Charter School
- Member of the Cultural Awareness Committee, NMCC
- PR Rep, NMCC
Accreditations
Registered Nurse State of New York License, 717079-1
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing
03.2024 - 10.2024
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES/INTERIM SCHOOL RN
Nurses Middle College Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & DE FACTO DON DURING VACANCY
The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing
11.2021 - 07.2022
FACILITY RN EDUCATOR & STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Schenectady Rehabilitation & Nursing
01.2021 - 12.2021
HOSPITAL NURSE EDUCATOR & CLINICAL ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
Nathan Littauer Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
PROFESSOR & CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Fulton Montgomery Community College
01.2021 - 12.2021
PROFESSOR & CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Ellis Medicine, The Belanger School of Nursing & Siena College Ellis Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
Amicus Magnus Spe LLC
01.2018 - Current
ICU, CCD, ER, MED-SURG NURSE
St. Peter's Hospitals, Samaritan Hospital/Albany Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2022
MBA - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Western Governors University
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Western Governors University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Western Governors University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Memorial College of Nursing
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