Diana Hommel BSN, RN

Registered Nurse, Center for Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics

Comprehensive assessment of patients enrolled in the outpatient Heart Failure Program, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, education, and health management. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Continually collaborates with PCPs on the delivery of care including intravenous infusions, EKGs and monitoring CardioMEMS for heart failure patients including those with LVADs.

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Delivered primary care of post-op critically ill patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, IABP monitoring, brain injuries, stroke patients, and vascular disease. Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients toward recovery from acute illnesses or injuries. Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Care Unit

Delivered primary care to patients Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress. Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response. Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care. Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.

Staff Nurse. Intensive Care Unit

Responsible for primary care of critically ill medical, surgical, and trauma patients, including chronic vented patients, hemodynamic monitoring, IV drip titration, and extubation. Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Responsible for primary care for ill medical and surgical patients,Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.Managed care from admission to discharge.