Amy Diffy
Dora,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator
Network Medical Review/ExamWorks
01.2022 - Current
- Review workmen’s compensation peer review reports for grammatical errors/mistakes, assess/correct guideline citations and assess/correct peer determinations.
- Precept new QA staff, as needed.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
RN Operating Room Circulator
UAB Medicine
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Verified patient identification, paperwork, and correct surgical site.
- Assisted scrub technician and surgeons with any supplies needed during the case
- Maintained a correct count of all surgical sponges, instruments and sharps used during case (blades, needles, etc.), and transported patient to ICU/PACU.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Pre-op & PACU RN
Gardendale Surgery Center
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN-Operating Room Outpatient Services
East
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Assured correct supplies are available for each case, verified patient identification, paperwork, and correct surgical site
- Aided in patient positioning/prepping
- Assisted scrub technician and surgeons with any supplies needed during the case
- Maintained a correct count of all surgical sponges, instruments and sharps used during case (blades, needles, etc.), and transported patient to ICU/PACU.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN-Go Live Consultant
Training Wheel
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Provided support to clinical staff for EMR go-lives (Cerner and Allscripts), which included setting up physician favorites and nursing care plans, assisted with navigating each individual section and answered questions for specific areas for documentation.
RN-Preop & OR
Outpatient Surgery Center-North Tower
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Verified patient identification, paperwork, and correct surgical site.
- Assisted scrub technician and surgeons with any supplies needed during the case.
- Maintained a correct count of all surgical sponges, instruments and sharps used during case (blades, needles, etc.), and transported patient to ICU/PACU.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
RN Preop
UAB Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN-Operating Room
UAB Hospital
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Assured correct supplies are available for each case, verified patient identification, paperwork, and correct surgical site.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Ensured proper handling of surgical specimens according to hospital policies, contributing to accurate diagnoses for patients.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, trainings, and mentoring new RNs in the operating room setting.
- Maintained a correct count of all surgical sponges, instruments and sharps used during case (blades, needles, etc.), and transported patient to ICU/PACU.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Identified potential areas for improvement within the operating room department and contributed ideas for solutions during staff meetings or discussions with management.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05.2010
Advanced Diploma -
Dora High School
Dora, AL01.2002
Skills
- BLS certification
- Electronic Medical Record Charting
- Excellent assessment and communication skills
- Documentation
- Chart updating
- Evaluations
- Licensed RN
- Medical assessment
- Maintaining privacy
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- High level of autonomy
- Care Planning
- Clear Patient Communication
- Quality Improvement
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Precepting
- Medical Recordkeeping
- First Aid
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Treatment Recommendations
- Treatment Preparation
- Managing deadlines
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Test Interpretations
- Taking vitals
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Student Precepting
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR / EHR
- Health Promotion
- Infection Control
- Physical assessments
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Evaluation
- Data Collection
- Procedure preparations
- HIPAA Education
- Removing sutures
Certification
RN, 12/01/24, AL
Timeline
RN Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator
Network Medical Review/ExamWorks
01.2022 - Current
RN Operating Room Circulator
UAB Medicine
05.2021 - 01.2022
Pre-op & PACU RN
Gardendale Surgery Center
05.2020 - 01.2021
RN-Operating Room Outpatient Services
East
07.2019 - 05.2020
RN-Preop & OR
Outpatient Surgery Center-North Tower
07.2016 - 07.2019
RN-Go Live Consultant
Training Wheel
06.2015 - 12.2019
RN Preop
UAB Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2016
RN-Operating Room
UAB Hospital
08.2010 - 01.2015
Associate in Nursing -
Bevill State Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Dora High School
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