Diana O'Dell
Bristol,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration and family education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and progress.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, enhancing their understanding of post-discharge care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, fostering a culture of compliance and quality care.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times, helping them navigate challenging situations.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05-2012
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School
Blountville, TN05-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient discharging
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency care
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient education
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- IV drug therapy management
- Vaccine administration
- Electronic health records management
- Reporting and documentation
- Collecting vitals
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Performing ekgs
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharging
- Mental health nursing
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Well visit procedures
- Rehabilitation support
- Shared governance
- High level of autonomy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Professional bedside manner
- Emotional support provision
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Culturally sensitive care
- Time management
- Stress management
- Intake and discharge
- Patient evaluations
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Precepting
- Maintaining privacy
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Ventilator support
- Call triaging
- Compassion and empathy
- Personal care needs
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient check-ins
- Collecting vitals
- Clinical judgment
- Women's health exams
- Intake and discharge
- Stress management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Reporting and documentation
- Call triaging
- Patient discharge
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Multi-State Privilege
- BLS expires 09/2027
- ACLS expires 01/2027
- PALS expires 01/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
10.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Virginia Highlands Community College
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School