DIANA F. WOLAK
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
To further my extensive experience in NICU. I am a compassionate, highly motivated, well-organized, result oriented leader looking forward to serving as a facilitator, educator, consultant and researcher. Before traveler RN experience; taught newborn care instruction, infant CPR and prenatal classes to expectant parents in the Childbirth Education Program.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Specialty) II
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL
03.2006 - Current
- Provide care in a 80 bed Level III/II NICU. Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate newborns and their families to provide developmentally appropriate environments, physical care, feeding, and parent care. Frequently serve as Charge RN.
- Active membership in the following committees: Memorial Employee Engagement Team (MEET), Innovation, Operations, and Peer Interviews. Co-chair NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) committee. Previous long standing member of the JDCH Family Advisory Council.
- Past host for weekly NICU Family Support Group Meeting from 2009-2015. Answered questions/concerns and provided NICU education.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Provided care in a 29-bed Level III/II NICU using a multidisciplinary approach towards a goal oriented outcome.
- Co-chaired Family-Centered Care committee.
NICU Clinical Supervisor
Baptist Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Managed, directed, supported and educated 80 staff members in a 27-bed Level III/II NICU. Managed patient assignments and staffing. Evaluated staff for annual and interim performance reviews.
- Attended high-risk deliveries with MD/RT team. Performed as a clinical resource/expert for nursing staff. Worked in a hands-on capacity; as well as administrative.
- Unified staff to achieve departmental, financial and hospital goals.
- Maintained solid communication with other departments, i.e., L&D, admit nursery, Pediatrics, Pediatric ER and Mother/Baby units.
- Computer entry; including Word, Power-Point and KRONOS (payroll) access.
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Boca Raton, FL
07.2000 - 04.2003
- Travel assignments in many Level III/II NICUs in Charlotte, NC, Naples, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, FL, providing care for patients using a multidisciplinary approach towards a goal oriented outcome.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Staff Nurse III
WellSpan York Hospital
York, PA
07.1988 - 07.2000
- Provided care in a 30-bed Level III/II NICU using a multidisciplinary approach towards a goal-oriented outcome. Frequently served as charge nurse; managed patient assignments and staffing.
- Conceived, designed and authored baby care home discharge booklet and medication information cards for NICU parents/caregivers.
- Lectured stress management, communication skills and personality workshops for staff and local NANN conferences. Taught newborn care instruction and prenatal classes to expectant parents in the Childbirth Education Program. Gave hospital tours.
- Transport team and (Early Discharge) NICU home visits member.
- Preceptored new RNs and cross-trainers to the Level III/II NICU.
- Active member in the following committees: NICU Steering, Neonatal Skin Care, Neonatal Clinical Practice and Research (NCPR), and Process Improvement (PI).
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PASkills
- Patient and family advocate; uphold the highest standards of nursing care
- Experienced NCC-certified NICU RN with excellent patient care and leadership skills
- Keen observation, communication, and intervention skills
- Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule
- Personable with a positive attitude; interface effectively with patient's families and staff
Certification
- NCC Certification in High-Risk Neonatal Nursing, 1990-present
- RN License: Florida
- BCLS/NRP certified
Affiliations
- Academy of Neonatal Nurses
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Specialty) II
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
03.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Children's Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2006
NICU Clinical Supervisor
Baptist Children's Hospital
04.2003 - 07.2004
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
07.2000 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse, Clinical Staff Nurse III
WellSpan York Hospital
07.1988 - 07.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College