DIANA BAINBRIDGE, CRNP
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate, driven, innovative Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background in providing high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care to patients with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Pennsylvania Student Health
10.2018 - Current
- Provides care to diverse student population with acute and chronic conditions
- Provides care to complex, challenging and high acuity eating disorder patient population. Helping them navigate the health care system to obtain higher level of care at ED treatment centers in the Tri-State area
- Serves as member on Eating Concerns Team and collaborates with nutritionist and mental health care team monthly to coordinate care for eating disorder patients
- Monitors patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests
- Serves as Director of Continued Medical Education program. Responsibilities included: developing CME schedule quarterly, networking with outside specialists to obtain future presenter, serving as moderator to CME presentations, completing administrative tasks for CME approval for each session and applying for CME accreditation bi-annually
- Served as medical consult for acute complex patients, administered IV fluids, oral and subcutaneous medication, and monitored medical stability of patients. Referred patients to Emergency Department as needed
Medical Intensive Care Unit Pool Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsible for critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients in a 24-bed intensive care unit
- Proficient in the prudent use of vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, end-stage organ support, chemically-induced paralysis, antibiotic desensitization, and invasive monitoring and observation
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, initiated concerns for palliative care consults as necessary
- Assisted physicians with emergent and routine procedures
- Proficient with the use of critical care equipment and electronic charting in EPIC
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Saleha Ahmed Family Practice
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Provides compassionate patient centered care to patients with acute or complex chronic medical conditions
- Implements the most current evidence-based treatment to optimize patient outcomes
- Tailors an individualized care plan for each patient taking into account cultural, socioeconomic, and economical factors
- Collaborates with cardiologists, pulmonologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, and oncologists daily to optimize patient outcomes
- Empowers patient and family members to become involved in care and make healthy achievable lifestyle changes
Medical Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsible for critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients in a 24-bed intensive care unit
- Proficient in the prudent use of vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, end-stage organ support, chemically-induced paralysis, antibiotic desensitization, and invasive monitoring and observation
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, initiated concerns for palliative care consults as necessary
- Assisted physicians with emergent and routine procedures
- Proficient with the use of critical care
equipment and electronic charting
Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Provided timely care for a 24-bed telemetry unit with cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and neurology patients requiring cardiac monitoring
- Facilitated patient care for a 12-bed clinical observation, telemetry unit with a quick turn-over patient census. Participated in hospital rapid response and code blue situations for designated units before the initiation of Rapid Response Teams
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, case managers and social workers to achieve optimum patient care
Medical/Surgical Unit Staff Nurse
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided efficient comprehensive care to 5-7 patients per shift with extraordinary time management and prioritization skills
- Provided pre and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures such as AV fistula and graft placements or revisions, amputations, liver biopsy, and debridement of wounds
- Handled emergency situations as per hospital policy with dignity, competency, and care while ensuring both physical and psychological needs of the patient were taken into account
Education
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia05.2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2012
Nursing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2008
Skills
- Competent assessment skills and development of individualized treatment plan
- Strong interpersonal skills built on self awareness, empathy and respect
- Excellent communication and effective rapport building with patients
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Implementation of the most current evidenced-based guidelines in patient care
- Great leadership skills, development of Continuing Medical Education Grand Round Series
- Proficient at multiple Electronic Health Records Systems, highly adaptable
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
Receiver of Models of Excellence Award 2023
Honorable Mention: The Eating Concerns Team, an interdisciplinary treatment team of specialists from Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), works tirelessly to address eating issues and body image concerns facing students across the Penn campus and community. The team regularly treats countless students who present with a wide array of concerns.
Receiver of Models of Excellence Award 2022
Honorable Mention: Supporting Penn Through COVID-19 and Return to Campus Work
Certification
- AANP certified as Family Nurse Practitioner, 2017 to present
- CRNP, State of Pennsylvania, 2018 to present
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, 2016 to present
- Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania, 2008 to present
- ACLS & BLS, 2016 to present
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Pennsylvania Student Health
10.2018 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Pool Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Saleha Ahmed Family Practice
12.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 08.2016
Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
12.2009 - 05.2012
Medical/Surgical Unit Staff Nurse
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
10.2008 - 11.2009
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Nursing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA