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Sharon Griffith

Independence,WV

Summary

BSN, APRN, NNP-BC

Seasoned NICU clinical APP and NICU Lead APP Educator at WVU Medicine Children's, skilled in bedside patient care, educational program development, and clinical supervision.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

NICU Lead APP Educator

WVU Medicine Children's
Morgantown, WV
06.2024 - Current
  • Direct NICU APP Fellowship by developing and updating systematic didactic presentations for inclusive education.
  • Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day evaluations for new hires, ensuring completion of OAPP/TTP documentation.
  • Perform procedural simulation check-offs to verify competencies of NICU APPs.
  • Coordinate/participate in outreach education initiatives for state-wide nurseries to enhance knowledge sharing.
  • Manage APP student placements and schedule shadowing opportunities with APPs, NICU fellows, and residents.
  • Deliver nursing lunch-and-learn sessions to provide ongoing education when appropriate.

NICU APP Student Clinical Coordinator

WVU Medicine Children's
Morgantown, WV
02.2018 - Current
  • Coordinate student placements for NICU APP programs nationwide using MCE platform.
  • Monitor clinical hours for APP students to ensure compliance and quality standards.
  • Supervise APP students in clinical settings, providing training and performance evaluations.
  • Recommend new hires based on assessments of clinical competence and effectiveness.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

WVU Medicine Children’s
04.2013 - Current
  • Deliver primary care to neonates, including premature infants with complex disorders.
  • Assess, supervise, and manage patient progress effectively.
  • Educate families on medical matters regarding newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and healthcare teams.

Transport RNC, NICU

West Virginia University Hospital
09.2005 - 04.2013
  • Stabilized and transported neonates efficiently across tristate area.
  • Executed safe intubations, umbilical line insertions, chest tube insertions, thoracentesis, and medication administrations.
  • Communicated substantial assessments to Neonatologists for effective care plan development.
  • Maintained positive public relations with collaborating healthcare facilities.

Registered Nurse in Pediatrics, PICU, NICU

West Virginia University Hospital
07.2001 - 04.2013
  • Operated proactively to deliver exceptional service and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated communication between management, staff, and clients to improve collaboration.
  • Executed safe and effective IV insertion and therapy procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Specialization NNP tract

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State College
Fairmont, WV
05.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State College
Fairmont, WV
05.2001

Accomplishments

· Member of Sigma Theta Tau and Golden Key International Honor Societies

· STAR Award and Award for Excellence in Patient Care Delivery at WVUM

· Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor/Provider

· S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification as Instructor/Provider

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as Instructor/Provider

· Dean’s List and President’s List at FSC and WVU

· Multiple NICU Committee Involvement including VON, Micro-Preemie, Nutrition

· NICU APP Scheduling

References

Available upon request

Timeline

NICU Lead APP Educator

WVU Medicine Children's
06.2024 - Current

NICU APP Student Clinical Coordinator

WVU Medicine Children's
02.2018 - Current

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

WVU Medicine Children’s
04.2013 - Current

Transport RNC, NICU

West Virginia University Hospital
09.2005 - 04.2013

Registered Nurse in Pediatrics, PICU, NICU

West Virginia University Hospital
07.2001 - 04.2013

Master of Science - Nursing, Specialization NNP tract

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State College

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