Diana Lynn Boyd

• Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition
• Working with a Trach Patient so he can come to school
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.

• Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care
• Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan
• Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support
• Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes
• Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment
• Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

At this time I needed to care for my parents and my sister became homeless and need to move in with me and my Husband. They were all on Hospice.

• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
• Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
• Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
• Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.