Diana Black- Lee

Performing physical examinations for potential donors, managing work flow, following standard operating procedures to determine eligibility of potential donors. Working closely with QA, screening and phlebotomists, responding to donor reactions and blood loss issues. Reporting of communicable diseases to donors and reporting post donation information and investigations.

Performed OASIS start of care and recertification visits for home health patients.

I worked closely with Wound Management of Oklahoma to ensure wound care orders would suit wound needs and ensure healing. I would work closely with physicians to get orders in place then I would implement the new or changed orders. I would photograph wounds weekly and document changes.

This was a busy general surgery department and we also provided pain management services after our OR cases were completed daily. I started in this department as an LPN but in May of 2007 became an RN and was assigned to the charge nurse position. We prepped all surgical cases with IV’s gave pre-op meds, and did post PACU recovery. I then trained to provide twilight sedation for our endoscopy cases. I really enjoyed doing that service. I then trained and started taking call for PACU and also loved doing that. I was a curious new RN and wanted to learn everything I could. I do regret leaving the surgery department to see what was out there. I recently decided I want to return to this area of nursing.

This is a respiratory failure specialty hospital. I started in 2018 on med surg and within the first year moved into the ICU setting. Most of our patients are supported on critical drips like Propofol, Cardizem and Levophed and during COVID we even used neuromuscular blockers like Nimbex. I assisted with the rapid response team in the hospital and assisted with orientation of new employees in our ICU.

I worked under the supervision of the director of quality assurance and owner of the company. When a field RN would call in their OASIS start of care or recertification I would wire into their computer and review their charting to ensure it was billable to Medicare. I did a lot of in person and over the phone training with nurses on how to ensure they were providing a billable service. I also did new employee training and presentations.

This was a busy family practice clinic that provided OB care, children’s vaccinations and minor procedures. I was the blue team’s charge nurse. Our physicians were still in their residency and would perform their first 1500 patient clinic visits before they graduated. After their graduation they were able to do a Sports med fellowship in our same clinic. The blue team supported 5-7 resident physicians. I had a Med Tech and an LPN that worked directly under my supervision. I ensured work flow, assisted with daily functions of the clinic, assisted in minor procedures and assisted physicians in keeping on track and building speed for their physical exams and charting issues.