Emily Dikeman
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tremont,IL
Summary
Hardworking, driven and enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner with two and half years of clinical experience under knowledgeable preceptors sharing their knowledge and guidance of the following: physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse acute and chronic conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain, illness, and hospitalizations for all patient from birth to death.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Registered Nurse- Interventional Radiology
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
10.2019 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care and procedures such as reperfusion of extremities; carotid cerebral angiograms pertaining to stroke patients as well as diagnostic; central line placement; dialysis line placement and interventions to established grafts/fistula; Y90 treatment for liver cancer; microwave ablation for kidney or liver cancer; aspiration and drainage; drain placements. My department is fluent in over 150 procedures that allows us to serve between 20-30 patients daily.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Appropriate documentation and care during all phases of care of patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse- Tier 3 Clinical Resource Team
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Delivered appropriate medical care, at three hospitals within OSF Ministry on all levels of care for adults, adolescents and geriatrics patients from intensive care to general medical .
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as intensive care team.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 2700/3700 medical-surgical unit, providing and supervising care to up to 50 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, PCTs, technicians and unit clerks. Charge RN position held from 2015-2017.
•Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
•Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
•Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
•Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse ICU
McDonough District Hospital
Macomb, IL
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Registered Nurse Surgical ICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided targeted care and treatment to surgical, trauma and victims of violense patients.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Helped patients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for both patients and families.
- Assisted patients with long-term physical disabilities and chronic illnesses by creating personally tailored recovery plans.
- Designed and implemented treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theories promoting physical, psychosocial and spiritual health.
- Coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with members of healthcare team.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL 08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Well visit procedures
EMR / EHR: EPIC and EMDs
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Preventive health
Women's health exams
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Interventional Radiology
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse- Tier 3 Clinical Resource Team
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse ICU
McDonough District Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse Surgical ICU
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2011 - 03.2012
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
08.2008 - 05.2010
Clinical Experience
•August 2019- November 2019
OSF Saint Claire Family Practice
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP
•January 2020- March 2020
OSF Saint Claire Family Practice
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP
•January 2021- March 2021
Quincy Medical Group
Quincy, IL
Dr. Adam Reyburn
•August 2021-November 2021
ICPR Family Practice
Pekin, IL
Tonya Dennison, FNP
•January 2022- April 2022
OSF Glen Park Place
Peoria, IL
Heather Howell, FNP
•ICPR Family Practice
Pekin, IL
Tonya Dennison, FNP
•OSF Saint Claire
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP
Clinical Experience
•August 2019- November 2019
OSF Saint Claire Family Practice
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP
•January 2020- March 2020
OSF Saint Claire Family Practice
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP
•January 2021- March 2021
Quincy Medical Group
Quincy, IL
Dr. Adam Reyburn
•August 2021-November 2021
ICPR Family Practice
Pekin, IL
Tonya Dennison, FNP
•January 2022- April 2022
OSF Glen Park Place
Peoria, IL
Heather Howell, FNP
•ICPR Family Practice
Pekin, IL
Tonya Dennison, FNP
•OSF Saint Claire
Washington, IL
Ashley Getz, FNP