Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Hi, I’m
Diana Kosmatka
Yakima,WA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Astria Home Health And Hospice
Registered Nurse Case Manager
08.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 5 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
Good Samaritan Health Care Center
Charge Nurse Manager
01.2008 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards through regular audits and policy updates.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement and designing professional development plans.
- Mentored new nurses to ensure smooth transition into team, fostering positive work environment.
- Led multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, pharmacists, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Worked at least 160 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Managed three units- nurses and nursing activities in 105 -bed SNF by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Education
Yakima Valley Community CollegeYakima, WA
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.1996
University Overview
- Honor Roll 1994 -1996
- Scholarship Recipient
- Relevant Coursework: Modified fundamentals of care giving
- 3.5 GPA
- YVCC CO Chair for Qtr 6 Class President
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Emotional Intelligence
- EMR / EHR
- Care Coordination
- Geriatric Care
- Case Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Home care management
- Staff Management
- Service Coordination
- Patient Counseling
crafting , gardening, music, cooking plant based foods
crafting , gardening, music, cooking plant based foods
I enjoy keeping my mind busy while creating art. I love gardening playing in the dirt keeps me balanced.
Learning to cook plant based foods such as cauliflower as a substitute for rice. I have good energy love learning.
Music makes me feel energized pretty much play old school music that brings back fond memories.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Astria Home Health And Hospice
08.2020 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan Health Care Center
01.2008 - 04.2020
Yakima Valley Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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