Maria Greding

My name is Maria Greding, and I live in southern Indiana with my husband and our four pets. Originally from Wisconsin, I relocated to the Louisville area thirteen years ago. Outside of work and graduate studies, I remain actively involved in supporting Veterans and their families through the American Legion Auxiliary, where I serve as secretary and treasurer. With several Veterans in my family, including a brother currently serving in the Navy, this work is a meaningful way for me to give back.
I began my healthcare career in 2000 as a CNA, gaining early experience in long‑term care before transitioning to the hospital setting during nursing school. In my final year, I served as a nurse technician alongside an RN preceptor, an experience that provided invaluable hands‑on preparation for practice. I completed my ADN in 2005 and started my nursing career on a medical‑surgical unit before moving into dialysis in 2007. Over the next decade, I advanced from floor nurse to Divisional Director of Clinical Services, overseeing clinical quality, compliance, and education across multiple sites.
In 2017, I accepted the opportunity to open a new wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinic within a major Louisville health system. Despite initial hesitation, I quickly developed a passion for wound management and remained the center director until December 2024. I earned my wound care certification in early 2024, which strengthened my commitment to pursuing advanced practice education and expanding my ability to care for medically complex, high‑risk patients.