Diana Blair

• Assessed patient mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations and active listening techniques.
• Educated patients on coping mechanisms and resources available for mental health support and wellness.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance therapeutic effectiveness and improve patient engagement in care.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
• Developed individualized care plans to address specific psychological and emotional challenges faced by veterans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient health needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Provided patient education on disease prevention, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote overall health.
• Performed diagnostic tests to monitor patient progress and treatment efficacy.
• Managed chronic illnesses through regular follow-ups and adjustments in treatment protocols as necessary.
• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient management strategies.
• Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, improving healthcare delivery methods within the practice setting.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.

• Worked as an RN while attending the Nurse Practitioner Program at Spalding University, Louisville, KY.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and discharge instructions.

• Presented and facilitated an Advance Life Support course with clinical check-off of skills and testing.
• Presented and facilitated a Basic Life Support course with clinical check-off skills and testing.
• Provided specialized consultation services for complex cases, effectively addressing unique patient needs.
• Presented and facilitated a Critical Care Course for the Intensive Care Unit/staff.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve service delivery.
• Analyzed patient data to track progress and adjust interventions as necessary for quality improvement.
• Led initiatives for staff training programs, focusing on best practices in clinical care delivery.
• Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.

Worked in the Vanderbilt Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit while attending the University MSN clinical nurse specialist program.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.