Diana Hafley
Grand Prairie
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison
ClearSky In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams and providing appropriate clinical recommendations.
- Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Streamlined the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
- Established a strong personal brand as a presenter by consistently delivering engaging, informative, and thought-provoking content to diverse audiences and families of potential patients.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating interactive elements and multimedia into presentations.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients entering rehabilitation services, resulting in reduced anxiety and improved healing environment.
Resource Nurse
Texas Health Resources Hospital, Dismissal
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Case Management support through follow up appointment, DME need, pharmacy/ medication accuracy and transportation at discharge
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care
- Dismiss 12-5 medical surgical patients from all floors helping to ensure decrease in admission rates by catching last minute mistakes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Palliative Care Nurse
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Med-Surg and Palliative care 15 bed unit
- Cystic Fibrosis sub set population care
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Medical Surgical Residency Program
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Floated through all Medical-Surgical units getting broad knowledge of patient care and disease process
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Patient Care technician/ Nurse extern
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Extern during nursing school on Oncology floor learning skills of time management, IV/Port starts and NG tubes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals
Education
Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2011
Associate Degree - Applies Science in Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiologist
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2001
Skills
- 13 years of Nursing knowledge
- Wide Knowledge of Procedures and Education
- Clear and Compassionate Patient Communication
- EPIC Electronic Health Records
- Charge and Precepting Experience
- Medical Surgical Certified Nurse
- Planning And Coordination
- Patient And Family Advocacy
Accomplishments
- CPR- current RQI quarterly renewal online
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)- May 2016- 2023
- Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Care Professionals (CCAP)- certification course
- Nursing Career Advancement Program level 3, completed May 2011, May 2013 and June 2015
- Re-certification from 3 to level 4 in 2017, 2019 and in current renewal
- NICHE- Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders
- IRB- Palliative Care data entry for recertification in Advanced Palliative Care from the Joint Commission
- Unit skills: PIV start and Port access, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, difficult end-of-life conversations, pain and symptom management and interpretation of EKG/telemetry
- Computer programs: EPIC, Claira-via, Invision, Microsoft office
- Community Volunteering: Special Olympics, Texas State Tae Kwon Do Championship tournament, American Heart Walk, COVID Vaccination clinics, Elementary school field trips
Certification
RN, Texas License- 770471
Additional Information
Clinical Excellence Award Nominee May 2022
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
ClearSky In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Resource Nurse
Texas Health Resources Hospital, Dismissal
09.2016 - 06.2023
Palliative Care Nurse
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2016
Medical Surgical Residency Program
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Patient Care technician/ Nurse extern
Texas Health Resources Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree - Applies Science in Nursing
El Centro College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiologist
Texas A&M University
RN, Texas License- 770471
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