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Diana Palladino

Diana Palladino

Shirley

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 + years experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in multiple fast-paced environments. 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, professional bedside manner and a respectful attitude.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Saint James Rehab and Healthcare Facility
04.2017 - 04.2026
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the healthcare team.
  • Performed detailed evaluations of patient health to facilitate prompt communication with physicians and initiate necessary interventions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Trained new nursing staff on facility protocols, enhancing knowledge transfer and team performance.
  • Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to create and deploy individualized care strategies, enhancing patient support and treatment effectiveness.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality care protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Executed accurate documentation of patient care activities in alignment with regulatory standards, ensuring prompt report submission for compliance.
  • Supervised all aspects of patient care, coordinating efforts from initial admission to final discharge.
  • Executed medication administration through diverse routes, including standard oral methods and complex high-risk parenteral delivery.

Registered Nurse

West Hampton Care Center
03.2015 - 04.2017

Collaborated with physical therapists to promote safe transfer practices, administer pain management for improved therapy tolerance, and establish fall prevention measures.

  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Trained new nursing staff on facility protocols, enhancing knowledge transfer and team performance.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the healthcare team.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Infusion Registered Nurse

South Shore Infectious Disease P.C.
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Administered intravenous therapies and medications according to established protocols.
  • Facilitated patient education sessions, teaching patients about their disease processes and appropriate self-care measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
  • Oversaw management of intravenous access devices, including PICCs, midlines, and ports, ensuring effective troubleshooting of occlusions and infiltrations.
  • Managed the administration of IV therapies primarily antibiotics, adhering to established guidelines while systematically monitoring patients for potential transfusion reactions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Medical Surgical/Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Peconic Bay Medical Center
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Monitored post-operative patients to prevent complications through early detection and prompt intervention.
  • Managed caseload of 6 to 10 patients simultaneously, delivering bedside care, IV therapy, and wound care treatments.
  • Delivered comprehensive inpatient care to a diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Achieved accurate documentation of treatments and effective administration of medications and IVs. Enhanced patient understanding through detailed discharge instructions and structured follow-up care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-2011

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-2002

Skills

  • Experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and Vascular access skills, including difficult IV insertion, IV antibiotic administration, and patient centered care in high-acuity settings
  • Recognized by Peers for clinical reliability and strong patient care skills
  • Frequently served as a repsource for coworkers regarding IV access, complex clinical skills, and patient-centered care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Saint James Rehab and Healthcare Facility
04.2017 - 04.2026

Registered Nurse

West Hampton Care Center
03.2015 - 04.2017

Infusion Registered Nurse

South Shore Infectious Disease P.C.
01.2015 - 03.2017

Medical Surgical/Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Peconic Bay Medical Center
09.2011 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Suffolk County Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College