Marcelinda K. Griffiths
Danville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated, Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills. Goal is to provide safe and evidence-based care to diverse population in the community. Solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Diligent approach to improve patient outcomes and manage chronic conditions. Proven track record showcases ability to diagnose and treat diverse medical conditions while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Laurel Health Centers Walk-In
01.2023 - Current
- Treating common medical problems including sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, flu, urinary tract infections, wounds, lacerations, and other non-emergent health problems and wellness services
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Flex
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Conducts timely, nonjudgemental, comprehensive forensic examinations on sexual assault victims, including prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Nurse Practitioner
Family Planning Plus
01.2021 - Current
- Provides high quality and compassionate care for all individuals
- Responsible for routine physical examinations, women’s health/gynecologic and family planning services; preventative care, including UTI treatment, STI testing/treatment, PrEP, initial/annual female examinations, breast and cervical screenings, cervical biopsies, special procedures, pessary care and follow-up, IUD insertions/removals, Nexplanon insertions/removals, vaccines, and diet/weight loss management
Team Coordinator- Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma Adult Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2006 - Current
- Directly assists with and supervises care of the critically ill medical/surgical, and neurological population in a 24 bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Fosters and provides patient-centered care as a collaborative interdisciplinary team member in the Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Works directly with the critical care triage officer and hospital bed coordinator to facilitate all patient flow in and out of the Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Functions as hospital Code Nurse and serves on hospital Rapid Response Team
- Performs annual appraisals and assists in the hiring process of all licensed and unlicensed unit staff
- Assists Operations Manager with the function of the Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health and National Stroke regulations
eICU (Flex) RN
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Staff RN-Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma Adult Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2006
Staff RN-General Internal Medicine Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
Staff RN- General Surgery, Urology, Ears Nose and Throat
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
MSN - FNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2017
BSN -
American Sentinel University
Aurora, Colorado01.2013
Diploma -
Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing
Danville, PA01.1995
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient examination
- Differential diagnosis
- Lab result evaluation
- Women's health exams
Certification
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), Current
- FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support), Current
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), Current
- Health Care Provider CPR & ACLS, Current
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Society for Critical Care
Professional Presentations
Expert panel member for Gift of Life Program
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN
Awards
- 2006, Nurse Excellence Nominee
- 2018, Nurse Excellence Nominee
- 2022, Nurse Excellence Nominee
Committees
Medical/Surgical/Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Safety Committee, Chair
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Laurel Health Centers Walk-In
01.2023 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Flex
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Family Planning Plus
01.2021 - Current
eICU (Flex) RN
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Team Coordinator- Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma Adult Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2006 - Current
Staff RN-Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma Adult Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2006
Staff RN-General Internal Medicine Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
Staff RN- General Surgery, Urology, Ears Nose and Throat
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
BSN -
American Sentinel University
Diploma -
Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing
MSN - FNP
Walden University
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