Diana Ernst

Work History

Aveanna Healthcare

10.2023 - Current

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Mountain View Regional Hospital

08.2021 - 10.2023

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Northwest Health Portage

02.2004 - 08.2021

Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home or other care facilities.
Enhanced patient outcomes through thorough follow-up assessments and adjustments of discharge plans as needed.
Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize the quality of discharge planning services provided to patients.
Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.

United States Air Force

09.1983 - 12.1998

Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting dentists in performing efficient and accurate dental treatments.
Developed proficiency in various dental procedures, such as teeth cleaning, extraction, and cavity filling, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
Promoted oral hygiene practices to patients through informative discussions and demonstrations.