Diane Griffith
Newark
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Experienced with developing comprehensive nursing curricula that align with educational standards. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Knowledge of clinical practices, patient care protocols, and fostering collaborative learning environments.
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula, and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practical Nursing Instructor
Dawn Career Institute Inc
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to align teaching strategies and share best practices for optimal student outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment that fostered open communication among diverse groups of students.
Transitional Nurse Navigator
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
- Assessed patient health care needs and developed individualized plans of care
- Advised on insurance coverage issues related to accessing necessary medical services
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Provided education and resources to patients and families regarding available services
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes
- Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review
RN Case Manager
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Utilization Review Nurse Neonatal ICU
United Health Care Global
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Provided education to providers regarding utilization management processes and protocols
- Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding changes in policy or procedure implementation
- Developed case management plans based on individual patient needs and eligibility criteria
- Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements
- Served as a resource for staff members seeking guidance on utilization review matters
- Attended conferences and training sessions related to utilization review topics such as best practices or new technologies
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes
- Reviewed patient admissions to determine medical necessity as directed by NICU criteria
Education
Master Of Science - Health Care Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06.2009
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06.1995
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- CPR Certified
- Educational Materials Development
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Needs Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Routine Examinations
- Community Program Referrals
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical instruction
- Student evaluation
- Supervising students
- Clinical supervision
- Mentoring proficiency
- Clinical assignments
- Teaching material preparation
- Leadership and mentoring
- Performing physical assessments
- Patient safety
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Educational leadership
- Student mentoring
Certification
Professional License
Nursing
Registered Nurse
L1-0016994
Delaware
Expiration-9/30/2025
Timeline
Practical Nursing Instructor
Dawn Career Institute Inc
01.2025 - Current
Transitional Nurse Navigator
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
RN Case Manager
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Utilization Review Nurse Neonatal ICU
United Health Care Global
12.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Professional License
Nursing
Registered Nurse
L1-0016994
Delaware
Expiration-9/30/2025
Master Of Science - Health Care Administration
Wilmington University
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