Diana Morris
Registered Nurse
Queens Village,NY
Summary
Extensive RN experience spanning 30 years across hospital, home care, and managed care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and management, with a strong background in wound care and IV therapy. Experienced in regulatory compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and proficient in OASIS, UAS, and EMR documentation. Personal strengths include adaptability, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
UAS Nurse Specialist
Maximus Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted application assessments for long-term care services through NYS Medicaid via hybrid model.
- Utilized both in-person and telehealth methods to enhance client accessibility.
RN Staff Nurse
Maine Health Care at Home-Cumberland County, ME
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Executed comprehensive care plans for critically ill adults in home settings.
- Provided skilled nursing visits and coordinated care for acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced assessment techniques and infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve effectiveness of patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes for timely physician updates.
- Implemented time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining care quality.
Staff Nurse RN
VNA- Northlight Home Care and Hospice
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted OASIS assessments and admissions for multidisciplinary case management. ,Performed skilled nursing visits, including IV infusion therapy and blood draws. ,Managed central line care, access, and epidural infusion for optimal patient outcomes. ,Administered TPN and enteral feedings to meet nutritional needs. ,Executed wound care management to promote healing and recovery. ,Provided patient and family education to enhance understanding of care plans. ,Supervised home health aides to ensure adherence to care protocols.
Intake Specialist RN
Fidelis Care/Centene Corp.
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed long-term care Medicaid health insurance plan for Suffolk and Nassau counties.
- Conducted UAS intake assessments as a full-time nurse to evaluate patient needs.
- Performed Medicaid assessments for community homecare and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on available services and care options.
Case Manager RN
Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice of Suffolk-CHHA
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted multidisciplinary case management and Oasis assessments for skilled nursing admissions.
- Performed skilled nursing visits, including IV infusion therapy and blood draws.
- Managed central line care, access, and epidural catheter infusion.
- Administered TPN and enteral feedings, along with wound care management.
- Supervised home health aides and LPNs while providing patient and family education.
- Facilitated palliative care referrals to community resources for enhanced support.
- Administered daily insulin to homebound patients and assisted living residents.
- Executed administrative tasks including ordering wound care supplies and durable medical equipment.
RN Case Manager/ Staff Nurse
North Shore Home Care CHHA
01.2004 - 02.2016
- Facilitated audio-visual telehealth visits for vital signs and lung assessments.
- Managed medication reconciliation and monitored lab results and daily remote vital sign readings.
- Oversaw heart failure and complex care case management, ensuring smooth transitions to hospice services.
- Delivered direct patient care through multidisciplinary disease case management and OASIS assessments.
- Supervised wound care management and provided patient and family education.
- Conducted skilled nursing visits, including IV infusion therapy, blood draws, and central line care.
- Coordinated palliative care referrals to community resources for enhanced support.
- Led supervision of home health aides and LPNs to maintain quality patient care.
Staff RN, Nurse Manager
Services for The Aged-Jamaica, NY
11.2000 - 11.2003
- Licensed vendor provider for MLTC/HRA home attendant program, new patient assessment and admissions, case management and coordination of services, home attendant orientation, in-service teaching, and in home supervision of paraprofessional staff. QA and clinical record audits of licensed professionals.
Field Staff RN
Nurse Finders-Tucson, AZ
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) and Licensed Agency provider, skilled nursing visits, new patient assessment/admission, on call triage
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center Home Care
01.1997 - 12.1999
- CHHA, multidisciplinary case management, OASIS assessment and admissions, skilled nursing visits to include IV infusion therapy, blood draws, central line care and access, epidural infusion and catheter care, TPN and enteral feedings, wound care management, patient and family teaching, home health aide supervision.
RN Supervisor/Case Manager
Interim HealthCare-Mineola, NY
10.1995 - 08.1996
- Management and coordination of services, new patient assessment and admission, clinical record audits, home health aide evaluation, training, CE in-service, employee health screening, skilled nursing visits
Nurse RN
Tucson Medical Center
07.1991 - 04.1995
- Rotating charge nurse orthopedic step down, CNA II and new grad RN preceptor
Registry RN
Regent Nursing Services-San Leandro, CA
04.1991 - 07.1992
- On-call RN for hospital staff relief; med-surgical, SNF, and rehabilitation
Staff RN
Alta Bates Medical Center-Berkeley, CA
09.1991 - 11.1991
- Nine week orientation, preceptorship, and training for ICU
RN Float Nurse
Humana Hospital-San Leandro, CA
07.1990 - 04.1991
- Travel assignment through American Mobile Nurses of San Diego, California; med-surg. and telemetry
Staff Nurse RN
Westchester County Medical Center-Valhalla, NY
02.1989 - 06.1990
- Teaching hospital, forty bed med-surg. unit with four bed ICU stepdown, pre/post cardiac catheter, post open heart surgery, ventilator dependent, trauma, and surgical complications.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Desert Institute for the Healing Arts
Tucson, AZ12.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rockland Community
Suffern, NY12.1988
Skills
Quality improvement
Geriatric care
Disease prevention
Palliative care
Home health care
Rehabilitation care
Cultural history
Clinical supervision
Medical documentation
Case documentation
Staff training
Care summaries
Medication and IV administration
Basic life support
Patient education
Dementia care
Microsoft office
Time management
Patient care assessment
Wound care
Blood draw and sample collection
Pain management
Critical thinking
Active listening
Case management
Client advocacy
Needs assessment
Conflict resolution
Community resources
Health history documentation
Care coordination
Discharge planning
Treatment Planning
Intervention plans
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Home visits and inspections
Chronic disease management
Eligibility assessment
Certification
BLS Certification, 2023-12-01, 2026-12-01
Willing To Relocate
- Huntington, NY
- Concord, NH
- Portland, ME
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Huntington, NY - Concord, NH - Portland, ME
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
UAS Nurse Specialist
Maximus Inc.
05.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Maine Health Care at Home-Cumberland County, ME
03.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse RN
VNA- Northlight Home Care and Hospice
06.2020 - 10.2021
Intake Specialist RN
Fidelis Care/Centene Corp.
06.2018 - 06.2020
Case Manager RN
Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice of Suffolk-CHHA
03.2016 - 06.2018
RN Case Manager/ Staff Nurse
North Shore Home Care CHHA
01.2004 - 02.2016
Staff RN, Nurse Manager
Services for The Aged-Jamaica, NY
11.2000 - 11.2003
Field Staff RN
Nurse Finders-Tucson, AZ
05.2000 - 08.2000
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center Home Care
01.1997 - 12.1999
RN Supervisor/Case Manager
Interim HealthCare-Mineola, NY
10.1995 - 08.1996
Staff RN
Alta Bates Medical Center-Berkeley, CA
09.1991 - 11.1991
Nurse RN
Tucson Medical Center
07.1991 - 04.1995
Registry RN
Regent Nursing Services-San Leandro, CA
04.1991 - 07.1992
RN Float Nurse
Humana Hospital-San Leandro, CA
07.1990 - 04.1991
Staff Nurse RN
Westchester County Medical Center-Valhalla, NY
02.1989 - 06.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rockland Community
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Desert Institute for the Healing Arts