DIANA BURKE
Chicago,IL
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Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in top 5 % graduating class with 20 years of nursing experience in direct clinical care service, health care management and public health education experience. Exceptional team management, organization, program design and implementation, strategic leadership execution. Established community engagement, relationship building and accessible healthcare knowledge systems. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Village Medical
04.2020 - Current
- Perform virtual care visits with patients diagnosed with Chronic Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other Chronic Conditions
- Titrate, organize and execute diuretic protocols/procedures
- Administer transitional care services for discharged patients
- Educate high risk patients on proper chronic health care management to prevent relapse
- Train ancillary staff and team members on organizational procedures
- Nurse Case Management
Access Community Health Network
12.2014 - 04.2020
- Designed patient care plans to be in alignment with compliance policies and procedures
- Facilitated patient medication/service approvals with medical agencies
- Scheduled patient appointments, referrals and payment plans to ensure excellent client care
- Trained providers, staff and patients on cervical/breast cancer program requirements, process and procedures
- Performed all administrative responsibilities for medical services and patient care plans
- Served as Interim Supervisor when needed.
Clinical Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse
ManorCare of Northbrook
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Led a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants that served the medical bridge unit
- Administered Post-Operational care for patients that underwent surgical procedures
- Formulated appropriate care plans for patients to transition to residential facilities, nursing homes, therapeutic centers and home
- Developed collaborative relationships with medical professionals that added additional care to patients after surgery
- Positioned charge nurse responsibilities when needed to support team efforts and services.
Clinic Specialist
Cook County Ambulatory Clinic
07.2007 - 05.2011
- Investigated patient care needs through focus based interviews and assigned questionnaires
- Collaborated with physicians to provide quality care for patients needing dermatological , gynecological and pediatric chronic health care
- Orchestrated community outreach and educational programming for preventative healthcare
- Developed impactful relationships with patients, families and physicians to ensure excellent care was provided daily
- Designed strategic planning towards self sufficiency and health advocacy for all patients.
School Nurse
Hanson Park Elementary School
06.2002 - 06.2007
- Provided general basic health care needs for students on a daily basis
- Maintained accurate and up to date student medical records to ensure school compliance
- Initiated resources and referrals for children in need of more advanced medical care
- Provided education and awareness for youth and their families on health care resources
- Engaged with school staff, families and community members for a collaborative approach to preventative health care awareness.
Education
A.A.S - Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
05.2023
- Relevant Coursework: Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science -
12.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Medication Administration
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Preventive Care
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Written Communication
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved decrease hospital admission through effective chronic disease care education.
- Achieve decrease CPOD exacerbation through effectively helping with COPD Know Your Zone campaign.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of the Transitional Care Management.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International May 2022 Honor Society of Nursing.
Certification & Licensure Family Nurse Practitioner August 2023.
Active Registered Professional Nurse May 2013.
Active BLS.
Current Mamma Care Breast Health Specialist Certified Community Health Educator .
Certified American Heart Association BLS, Current.
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Advance Nurse Practitioner License
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager - Village Medical
04.2020 - Current
- Access Community Health Network
12.2014 - 04.2020
Clinical Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse - ManorCare of Northbrook
08.2011 - 12.2014
Clinic Specialist - Cook County Ambulatory Clinic
07.2007 - 05.2011
School Nurse - Hanson Park Elementary School
06.2002 - 06.2007
- A.A.S, Criminal Justice
Oakton Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Science, Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science,