Diana Arango
1714 Acorn Drive Sinking Spring 19608,PA
Summary
Diligent certified nurse practitioner with solid background in providing comprehensive family-focused care. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments and developing effective treatment plans, with proven track record of improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong diagnostic and clinical skills, along with ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Berks Community Health Center
04.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed resources during periods of increased demand for services.
- Optimized preventative care strategies through conducting comprehensive health assessments and screenings for early detection of potential issues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive family healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing practice.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively monitoring high-risk patients and providing timely intervention when needed.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.
- Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by offering personalized guidance and education on chronic disease management.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care between primary care providers and specialists, ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex medical needs.
Registered Nurse
Penn State State Health Mughlenberg Urgent Care
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse III
Tower Health
09.2017 - 04.2024
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Administered IV therapy
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Core Facilitator-Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Preceptor to new hires and nursing students
- Mentor
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit with a primary focus on heart failure patients, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift
RN Case Manager
Tower Health
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist with discharge planning
- Attend discharge rounds to evaluate length of stay
Education
Master of Science - Science
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL09-2023
Skills
- Prenatal care
- Pediatric assessments
- Acute care management
- Immunization Administration
- Telehealth services
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Women's health
- Preventative Care
- Mental health care
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of COVID 19 task force in the development.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners | Novemember 2023
- Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | Exp. June 2025
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Berks Community Health Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn State State Health Mughlenberg Urgent Care
04.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Tower Health
01.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse III
Tower Health
09.2017 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Science
Chamberlain University
Awards
Awards
Daisy Award Winner- May 2019
Team Platinum Certificate of Appreciation
West Reading, PA February 2020 -
Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience
NURSING PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Tower Health Urgent Care July 2023 - September 2023
Family Nurse Practitioner-Corrine Joy -125 hours Wyomissing, PA
- Manage all pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders of all age groups
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as I&D, suturing, splinting, and wound dressing as needed to assure effective treatment
- Documented all patient encounters via EPIC system
Tower Health Women's Health Center May 2023 - July 2023
Family Nurse Practitioner-Brittney Wentzel -125 hours West Reading, PA
- Delivered high quality care to women of the reproductive state
- Delivered compassionate care in underserved population ranging from women's health concerns to prenatal care to 40 weeks gestation.
- Documented patient encounters via electronic health record system
Berks Pediatrics -Family Nurse Practitioner-Amanda Laskoskie -125 hours March 2023- April 2023
Laureldale, PA
- Provided holistic care, determined diagnosis, and prescribed appropriate treatment to the pediatric population ranging from birth-18 years of age.
- Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts according to the age and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
- Order the appropriate screenings and labs pertaining to their age or diagnosis.
Family Nurse Practitioner- THMG-Internal Medicine - Robin Jasinski-250 hours November 2022 - March 2023 Wyomissing, PA
- Perform therapeutic removal such as suture removal, cerumen removal and wound care dressing.
- Completed a comprehensive evaluation, prescribing treatments, making referrals and managing acute illnesses.
- Conducted an extensive review of the patient's history, exam and records
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