Representatives of Hospitals and Clinics

Megan Riordan is a certified trauma nurse serving as the Clinical Educator for the UTMB Clear Lake Campus Emergency Department. She came to UTMB Clear Lake in 2019 and helped to develop their Pediatric Emergency Department. She has many years of experience in varied roles in pediatrics, cardiovascular intensive care, trauma, and emergency services.

Megan completed her BSN with honors at the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2013 and is currently pursuing her master’s in nursing education and leadership. She is active in committee work, enjoys taking on challenging LEAN projects, and loves participating in pediatric specialty events like the Teddy Bear Clinic. Her honors include the Good Samaritan Award, Daisy Award, and Texas Children’s Rookie of the Year award. 

I began my career here at UTMB in 1999 working with the Financial Counseling Demand Access Management Program (DAMP). After 10 years with the DAMP program, I joined the Centralized Outpatient Registration Department as a Senior COR Specialist. During this time, I came to realize how much I enjoyed training, and it quickly became my passion. I enjoy sharing my UTMB journey, knowledge, and experience with others. 

In 2009 I joined the Access Center as a Patient Service Specialist II where I was given the opportunity to pursue my passion for training.  From the Access Center, I transitioned to a Quality Assurance Training Specialist III with the Ambulatory Training Department. I received my Epic certification in March of 2021 and in 2021 I was honored to take on the role of Ambulatory Clinics Training Manager.

Elaine began her journey in healthcare as a CNA in 2004, and quickly realized that caring for people was her passion. She graduated with her associate degree in nursing from Alvin Community College in 2011 and came to work at UTMB ADC in the AAU in 2015. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UTA during the height of the pandemic, along with her CVRN-BC certification and NCIV status.

She transitioned to Clinical Operations Administration in 2022, wherein she has garnered a unique bird’s eye view of how all units interrelate. This position places her strongly in the center of the action with the ability to facilitate patient flow, manage and mitigate conflict, and pursuing and perpetuating a positive culture here at ADC that is emphasized by empowered and confident nurses, creating positive patient outcomes that impacts our community.

Elaine played an instrumental role in the development and growth of nursing professional governance councils for Angleton Danbury Campus and served as chair for Practice and Shared Leadership councils from 2015 to 2023. One of her proudest achievements via her involvement in the councils was during the COVID 19 pandemic wherein she spearheaded the development of group therapy sessions for all ADC staff members, both with a licensed professional as well as with chaplain services. Creating a healthy work culture is important to her; therefore, she considers it an honor to serve in the capacity of Employee Advisory Council as a representative for Angleton Danbury Campus.