Diana Lemos
Salida,CA
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record in chronic disease management and patient advocacy, demonstrated at Seva Hospice and other healthcare settings. Expert in medication administration and education, with a focus on achieving superior patient outcomes. Skilled in fostering relationships with patients, families, and medical teams through effective communication and empathetic care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level of Care RN
Central Valley PACE
Merced, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluated proposed participants and level of care required for enrollment to PACE.
- Researched records, collected data, medication reconciliation and reported findings to IDT.
- Sent reports to state for determination of approval to program.
- Collaborated with medical team to determine appropriate care plans after enrollment to program.
RN, Admissions/ Case Manager
Seva Hospice
Salida, CA
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Evaluated patients for eligibility for Hospice
- Admission process, assessment, med rec, ordering meds & placing physician's orders.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate symptom management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, disease process, and management of end-of -life care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
Progressive Cardiovascular Unit RN
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2019
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Medication reconciliation/placing physician's orders
- Coordinating care with facilities, pharmacies, and vendors
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Planning
- Patient education
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of California
License no: RN95196187
Status: Active
BLS
Languages
Novice: ASL
Timeline
Level of Care RN
Central Valley PACE
03.2024 - Current
RN, Admissions/ Case Manager
Seva Hospice
03.2021 - 03.2024
Progressive Cardiovascular Unit RN
Doctors Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University-Stanislaus