Maria Trice
Brandon
Summary
Experienced Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) with over 21 years in leadership roles. Expertise in ambulatory oncology operations, staff management, quality improvement, and clinical research. Skilled in optimizing workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering patient-centered care. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational objectives and promote staff development and engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Unit APC Mgr
Moffitt Cancer Center
12.2023 - Current
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary ambulatory oncology clinic supporting complex cancer care and clinical research patients.
- Lead the development and implementation of clinical workflows, standard operating procedures, and best practices, including oral investigational drug administration and pharmacokinetic sampling processes.
- Direct daily clinic operations, staffing, workflow management, and patient care delivery to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and administrative leaders to optimize patient access, clinic flow, and operational performance.
- Analyze operational metrics and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, patient experience, quality, and staff engagement.
- Utilized data analysis and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and support evidence-based practice, enhancing operational effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
- Led staff development initiatives, managed performance evaluations, and facilitated coaching and succession planning for nursing and support staff to enhance team capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with organizational, regulatory, and safety standards through systematic auditing and staff education, maintaining a high standard of patient safety and care quality.
- Partner with organizational leaders and interdisciplinary committees to support strategic initiatives, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer service excellence, and continuous professional growth.
Clinical Research Unit Education Specialist
Moffitt Cancer Center
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Led process development for educational collaboration with CRU staff and Moffitt team members.
- Acted as the nursing and clinical research resource during trial start-up and implementation phases.
- Oversaw creation and development of CRU order sets to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Provided leadership in CRU PI projects to enhance project outcomes and innovation.
- Managed operations across two sites: McKinley CRU and Magnolia CRU, ensuring seamless coordination.
Clinical Research RN III
Moffitt Cancer Center
03.2005 - 02.2021
- Leadership 15 yrs 2006-2021.
- Clinical Lead for unit and preceptor of new CRU nurses and CRCs 2005-2021.
- Coordinated staffing and scheduling for 15-20 staff in CRU, ensuring optimal coverage and support from 2007-2021.
- Managed staff PTO requests and coverage for CRU 2014-2021.
- Train and mentor new staff 2005-2021.
- Administers nursing care and protocol-related therapy and procedures to patients enrolled on clinical trials.
- Ensure protocol compliance and close monitoring of patients.
- Provide direct patient care, perform ongoing assessments, deliver patient education, and document in EHR.
- Collaborated with investigators, primary care providers, Moffitt research staff, and midlevel providers to address and resolve patient issues.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hematology Oncology Center
01.2000 - 03.2005
- Radiation Nurse 1/2000 - 8/2002.
- Cared for patients with diverse cancer diagnoses, providing comprehensive support throughout treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments, evaluated needs of patients and families, developed individualized care plans, and coordinated multidisciplinary patient care.
- Heme/Onc Nurse 8/2002 – 3/2005.
- Cared for patients with hematologic and oncological disorders, ensuring holistic support and treatment across their care journey.
- Conducted patient assessments, assessed patient and family needs, developed care plans, coordinated and directed patient care, and addressed the physiological, psychosocial, safety, learning, rehabilitative, spiritual, cultural, and self-care needs of patients and their families.
Education
MSN - Nursing Executive Leadership & Administration
University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-1999
Skills
- Ambulatory Clinic Operations Management
- Oncology Nursing Leadership
Staff Leadership, Development & Retention - Performance Management & Employee Relations
- Operational Oversight & Workflow Optimization
- Quality Improvement & Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation Readiness
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
- Patient Access, Throughput & Experience
- Physician, APP & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Scheduling, Staffing & Resource Allocation
- Orientation, Competency Validation & Education
- Resource Stewardship
- Data Analysis & Operational Metrics
- Clinical Research Operations
- Change Management
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Cerner Millennium
Forte Research OnCore CTMS - Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Human Subjects Certified
Certification
- OCN, Nationally Oncology Certified
- LSSGB Certified
- BLS Certified
- Registered Professional Nurse-Compact Multi-State License
Awards Recognition
- 2026 Excellence Nursing Award Nominee
- 2023 Awarded Nurse of the Year
- 2023 Awarded a grant to attend the International Assoc. of Clinical Research Nurses Conference
- 2023 Excellence in Nursing Education Award Nominee
- 2023 Patient Experience Dream Team Award
- 2019, 2021, 2022 Excellence in Nursing Award Nominee
- Honored Nurse Program Silver Medalist currently & multiple years
Timeline
Clinical Research Unit APC Mgr
Moffitt Cancer Center
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Unit Education Specialist
Moffitt Cancer Center
02.2021 - 12.2023
Clinical Research RN III
Moffitt Cancer Center
03.2005 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Florida Hematology Oncology Center
01.2000 - 03.2005
MSN - Nursing Executive Leadership & Administration
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College