Maria Ferrell

Maria Ferrell has over 23 years of experience in nursing, primarily focused on palliative care. Currently an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care since November 2005, Maria provides comprehensive care in home, facility, and inpatient settings under various palliative care programs. In previous roles, including Clinical Nurse Specialist at the same organization and Clinical Nurse Manager at Optioncare/MO River Hospice, Maria excelled in patient admissions and nursing staff supervision. Maria began as an RN Case Manager, managing patient cases and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Educational qualifications include a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Kansas School of Nursing, a Master's in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Bachelor's in Nursing from the University of Central Missouri.