Arlene Dias
Hanson,Massachusetts
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Family Lives
06.2013 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to health protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance with health regimens.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Clinical Reimbursement
Maxim Healthcare
06.2003 - 06.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Staff Nurse
Centrus Home Care
09.2000 - 06.2013
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, leading to timely interventions and improved care quality.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Greater Lowell Regional Vocational School
Tyngsboro, MASkills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Tracheostomy care
- Home health care
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
Certification
- CPR exp 03/01/2027
- LPN exp 09/07/2027
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Family Lives
06.2013 - Current
Clinical Reimbursement
Maxim Healthcare
06.2003 - 06.2013
Staff Nurse
Centrus Home Care
09.2000 - 06.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Greater Lowell Regional Vocational School