Diana Duffy, BSN, RN

RN, BSN with certification in Rehabilitation Nursing determined if patients were eligible for acute vs. subacute rehabilitation admission according to admission criteria and patients ability to make functional gains, assessed validity of discharge plan, developed effective working relationships with acute and subacute referring facilities and establish a network of communication, marketed Bacharach programs and services by providing in-services to referring agencies, completed data entry of pertaining patient information, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions for patients entering the rehab, promoted to Admission Nurse Supervisor in 2021.

Maintained adequate census in a large subacute rehabilitation facility, assigned patients to appropriate rehabilitation programs, coordinated daily meeting with other department heads to evaluate patients financial status and the facility's ability

to provide adequate rehabilitation services.

Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough utilization reviews, reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures, ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.

Provided on-site in-network utilization review of all Prucare clients admitted to acute hospitals in the Burlington and Camden NJ counties, provided online review of all Prucare clients admitted to out-of-network acute facilities in those counties.

Performed retrospective review of medical records of Medicare/CHAMPUS beneficiaries

hospitalized in Southeastern PA hospitals, review encompassed utilization and quality assurance aspects, assisted physician advisors in peer review activities, initiated notices to practitioners and providers regarding review

results, maintained professional relationship with hospital personnel.

Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols, reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages, collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans, provided direct patient care to diverse age groups( ages ranging from preemies to young adults), developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication, educated patients on self-care management empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.

Asessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients, monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians, performed direct patient care and various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns, assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.