Diana Hossman BSN, RN
78 Courtland Hill Street Stamford ,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse with significant experience in wound care management, team leadership as well as case management. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and implementation, ensuring optimal healing and patient satisfaction. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in delivering consistent, high-quality results. Proficient in advanced wound care techniques, infection control, and staff training, with focus on improving patient outcomes and enhancing team performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Wound Care
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Reduced wound healing time by regularly assessing, monitoring, and adjusting treatment protocols.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest advancements in wound care research and technology to inform evidence-based practice.
- Conducted regular training sessions for nursing staff on proper wound assessment techniques, enhancing overall team competency levels.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced wound care practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of wound care treatments and protocols.
- Developed educational materials and resources for patients, families, and staff on various topics related to wound care management.
- Maintained accurate records of each patient''s wound healing process while observing strict confidentiality rules according to HIPAA regulations.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Increased availability of specialized wound care supplies by working closely with supply chain management teams.
Case Manager
Sterling Care Home Health
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self sufficiency.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
RN Case Manager/Admissions Nurse
Waveny Life Network
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed admissions, initial assessments of patients and determined homecare needs
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families
- Trained, guided and mentored home health aids and LPNs
- Participated in on-call rotations
- Attended and participated in the agency team care conferences and other required meetings
- Communicated with the physician regarding the patient’s needs, reported changes in the patient’s condition; obtained/received physician’s orders as required
- Administered medications and treatments including complex wound care as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed chart audits and billing for the agency
RN Case Manager
Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Performed admissions, initial assessments of patients and determined homecare needs
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families
- Trained, guided and mentored home health aids and LPNs
- Participated in on-call rotations
- Attended and participated in the agency team care conferences and other required meetings
- Communicated with the physician regarding the patient’s needs, reported changes in the patient’s condition; obtained/received physician’s orders as required
- Administered medications and treatments including complex wound care as prescribed by the physician.
Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development /Wound Care Nurse
Autumn Health Care
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed, discussed monitored and follow practices of infection control with healthcare team
- Conducted training sessions to ensure constant implementation of infection control practices
- Followed and investigated incidents of infections, generated reports and communicated them to Director of Nursing
- Implemented educational programs concerning infection preventive measures to ensure a safe environment to patients, visitors and staff
- Participated in unit meetings, education programs and quality improvement proposals
- Coordinated all infection control initiatives to comply with all CDC, OSHA and State Regulations
- Provided education to patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures/techniques to optimize wound healing
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments
Charge Nurse on Subacute Rehabilitation Floor
Autumn Health Care
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Managed a team of four and promoted quality care for up to 30 patients per day.
- Scheduled labs, read and interpreted results
- Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and TPN
- Performed tracheostomy care
- Dressing changes for PICC lines and wounds
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LAAssociate of Science - Nursing Science
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CTSkills
- DM, CHF and COPD management and education
- Catheters insertion and management
- PleurX and other drains management
- Wound vac management
- Wound assessment
- Wound care
- Ostomy / Peg tube care
- Medication administration and management
- PT/INR testing
- Intake and discharge
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Dermatology training
- Bi-lingual in English and Polish
- Proficient in patient software such as Point Click Care, NexTech, Health Wyse, Homecare Homebase and BrightTree
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Staff Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Pain Management
- Risk Identification
- Healthcare management
- Staff Training
- Intervention Planning
- Palliative Care
- Family Education
- Treatment Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut (License Number 110420)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Professionals (Present)
- IV Certification (April 2014-Present)
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention Certification (February 2014-Present)
- Central Venous Catheter Blood Withdrawal For Laboratory Sampling (October 2014-Present)
- Access/De-Access/Flushing and Maintenance of Implanted Port (October 2014-Present)
- Central Venous Access Device (PICC) Removal (October 2014-Present)
- Central Vascular Access Devices Certification (October 2014 Present)
- Intravenous Push Medications Administration (October 2014-Present)
- CADD Pump Usage And Programming (October 2014-Present)
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Wound Care
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Sterling Care Home Health
01.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager/Admissions Nurse
Waveny Life Network
10.2018 - 09.2020
RN Case Manager
Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association
04.2017 - 09.2018
Infection Control Nurse/Staff Development /Wound Care Nurse
Autumn Health Care
04.2016 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse on Subacute Rehabilitation Floor
Autumn Health Care
11.2013 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Norwalk Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette