DNP, Adult Certified Nurse Practitioner, surgery, spine

Cassandra Winston-Griffin, DNP,CRNP, ANP-BC

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PROFILE

Board Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner * Experienced Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner * Orthopaedic Spine Patient Care* Healthcare Management * Preoperative Assessment Clinic Experience * Diverse Patient Management * History and Physical Assessment Skills * Ordering Diagnostic Studies * Pain Medication Management * Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration * Holistic Patient Care * Leadership Skills * Communication Skills * Patient Education * Staff Training * Cerner Electronic Medical Record Skills * Development of Protocols * Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate * Seeking specialized patient management and education opportunities

CREDENTIALS

Alabama Board of Nursing (Expiration 12/31/2020)

ANCC Board Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Expiration 8/31/2023)

National Provider Identifier Number 168******* (Effective 1/10/2013)

Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) (Expiration 02/2021)

EDUCATION

University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham-AL Doctor of Nursing Practice (December 2019)

University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham, AL Master of Science in Nursing-Acute and Continuing Care Nurse Practitioner/Trauma (August 1995)

University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham, AL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Psychology Minor (December 1990)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April 2016-April 2019 - University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham, AL Perioperative Services/Preoperative Assessment, Consultation, and Treatment Clinic Adult Nurse Practitioner

● Obtained and documented comprehensive health histories, performed focused physical examinations and assessments, ordered and reviewed diagnostic tests as indicated

● Documented pertinent patient information into the electronic medical record (EMR)

● Collaborated with Attending Anesthesiologist and multidisciplinary teams, per protocols, to optimize patient’s health prior to surgery

● Provided preoperative education to patients, support system, and other providers

June 1996-February 2015 - University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham, AL Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Adult Nurse Practitioner

● Obtained and documented comprehensive adult health histories, performed orthopaedic focused physical examinations and assessments, ordered diagnostic tests as indicated, coordinated plan of care with multidisciplinary teams as indicated, assisted with inpatient duties, and communicated daily with the collaborating surgeon

● Provided phone coverage/triage and holistic care management of patient/family specific needs utilizing critical thinking skills

● Prescribed medication and other forms of patient treatment per approved protocols

● Developed Spine Surgery protocols for patient care management

● Served as a liaison with multidisciplinary care teams and point of contact for external provides to analyze patient’s medical records for surgical evaluations

November 1990-June 1996 University of Alabama at Birmingham-Birmingham, AL Surgical Intensive Care Unit-Level 1 Burn Trauma Unit-Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse,

Preceptor

● Provided quality holistic care to critically ill postoperative patients and Trauma Patients

● Managed the staff and patients in the 18 bed Intensive Care Unit Managed the patient admission and discharge process within the unit for emergency cases

● Served as a Nursing Preceptor

POSTER PRESENTATION

Peoples L, Winston-Griffin C, Steadman L, Holland A, Belyeu A. Identifying malnourishment in geriatric patients with nutritional screenings to decrease postoperative length of stay. Poster presented at: 45th Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 2019 Nov 16-20; Washington, DC

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau-Nu Chapter

Birmingham Southern College Norton Board of Health Care Advisors Mentor (September 19, 2002, to Present)

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