Diana Hudson
Desert Hotsprings,California
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric oncology specialty. 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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Vibra Rehabilitation
70077 Ramon Rd, Rancho Mirage
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
03.1999 - 05.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
03.1998 - 05.2021
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
AA In Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA01.1999
Skills
- Chest Tubes
- Charting and Documentation
- Medical Evaluations
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Education
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Intravenous Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Taking Vital Signs
- PICC Lines
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Intakes and Discharges
- Acute Illness
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Delegation and Motivation
- Daily Audits
- Patient Intervention
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Immunization Services
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Admission
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Chemotherapy and Infusion
Certification
- Licensed RN
- BLS.
- ONS
Timeline
RN
Vibra Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 05.2024
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1999 - 05.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1998 - 05.2021
AA In Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College