Maria Griffin
The Woodlands,Tx
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Oncology Specialists of Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared and administered chemotherapeutic medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Experienced with accessing and maintaining Vascular Access Devices
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing chemo education and emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Pre-Admission Testing RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Reduced procedure cancellations by identifying potential issues during the pre-admission testing process.
- Mentored new RNs joining the Pre-Admission Testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and teamwork.
- Improved communication with surgical teams by diligently updating patient information in electronic health records.
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Dialyspa
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Management of acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in a hospital setting, including critical care
- Initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Perform Plasmapheresis
- Supervision of Dialysis Techs
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Management of acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in hospital setting
Independent Nurse Consultant
01.1993 - 10.2014
- Duties included insurance verification, billing, at home peritoneal dialysis and patient care
Acute Renal Dialysis RN
Conroe Regional Medical Center
08.1991 - 10.1992
- Evaluating patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained flow for dialysis
- Skills included accessing AV-Fistula or dialysis catheter, monitoring vital signs and weight, administering medications, teaching graft care, and managing dialysis techs
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Staff Nurse ICU
Conroe Regional Medical Center
09.1990 - 08.1991
- Designed and administered care to the critically ill adult in a 22 bed ICU setting
- Skills included managing ventilator support, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, titration of critical care intravenous medications, and recovering post-op patients
Acute Renal Dialysis RN
University of Texas Medical Branch
04.1989 - 08.1990
- Evaluating patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow for dialysis
- Skills include accessing AV-Fistula or dialysis catheter, monitoring vital signs and weight, administering medications, and teaching graft care
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas08.1992
RN Refresher Course -
Professional Healthcare Education Service
Stafford, Texas08.2014
Associated Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston, Texas05.1988
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Affiliations
American Nephrology Nurses Association
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Oncology Specialists of Texas
11.2022 - Current
Pre-Admission Testing RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
05.2019 - 11.2022
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Dialyspa
07.2016 - 05.2019
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita
10.2014 - 06.2016
Independent Nurse Consultant
01.1993 - 10.2014
Acute Renal Dialysis RN
Conroe Regional Medical Center
08.1991 - 10.1992
Staff Nurse ICU
Conroe Regional Medical Center
09.1990 - 08.1991
Acute Renal Dialysis RN
University of Texas Medical Branch
04.1989 - 08.1990
RN Refresher Course -
Professional Healthcare Education Service
Associated Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
Galveston College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
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