Diana Mcclow
Browns Mills
Summary
Telephone Triage Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and clinical decision-making aligned with established protocols. Delivered improved patient outcomes through effective communication with primary care teams and coordination with healthcare professionals. Managed operations in a 32-bed Sub Acute unit, specializing in wound care and admissions while enhancing care planning and MDS processes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Triage Nurse
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Plainsboro
08.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to determine urgency of care needs.
- Coordinated with medical staff to streamline patient treatment processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status in electronic records.
- Arranged diagnostic testing for patients by coordinating with laboratories and scheduling appointments.
- Educated patients on health management and follow-up care options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient flow effectively.
- Managed intake procedures to ensure accurate patient information collection.
Pediatric Specialty Nurse
Rutgers Health
New Brunswick
07.2004 - 08.2021
- Administered specialized nursing care to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Assessed patients to determine health status, illnesses, and injuries.
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, and documented patient information accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient interactions and care procedures accurately in electronic systems.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in specialty care.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare settings and community resources.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify potential issues early.
- Facilitated patient flow through the department to ensure quality service delivery standards were met.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report to physician or specialist.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were inventoried regularly and stocked appropriately.
- Actively participated in Quality Improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes within the unit.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary while providing appropriate life support measures until medical assistance arrived.
- Performed physical exams on patients as needed.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings in order to discuss individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerset Voctional And Technical
Bridgewater, NJ 09.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
- Triage protocols
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Care coordination
- Crisis management
- Discharge planning
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Telephone triage
- Electronic health records
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Health education
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric nursing
- Wound care
- Diabetes management
- Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Unit administration
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Vital signs
- Patient advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Emotional support
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Intake and discharge
- EMR / EHR
- Unit administration
Timeline
Cardiology Triage Nurse
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
08.2021 - Current
Pediatric Specialty Nurse
Rutgers Health
07.2004 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerset Voctional And Technical
09.1992 - 05.1994