Diana Rabade, FNP-BC
Miami
Summary
Innovative and goal-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner committed to professional development and expert leadership of Orthopedics. Demonstrates excellence of therapeutic communication and promotes patient engagement with a holistic approach
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Health System
11.2018 - Current
- Function as Lead Nurse Practitioner for Joints Division
- Assist with clinic coverage coordination and training of new APPs.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explain proper use of medications and interactions.
- Autonomously order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs and advanced imaging) to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Independently diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and physical exam of patient symptoms.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Work in outpatient setting in orthopedic clinic with emphasis on: Spine, general orthopedics, foot and ankle
- Provide intra-articular knee injections
- Aide in calculation of Maximal Medical Improvement for workman’s compensation cases; collaborate with case managers
- Conduct peer to peer discussions for approvals of requested interventions
- Complete FMLA/ Disability paperwork for patients
Interventional Registered Nurse
American Access Care
05.2011 - 09.2018
- Experience in pre procedure, intra procedure, and post procedure settings
- Managing/ Monitoring patient during conscious sedation Assessing patients and obtaining history for office consultations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, to optimize disease process and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with procedural physician to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctor’s Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress, involving Roto-Prone bed and CRRT
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes, in addition to IV sedation/ chemical paralytic agents
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes. Including taking Charge Nurse role
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Gained experience working in a 23-hour observation Cardiac Unit
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, and therapeutic Cardiac Cath Lab/ IVR procedures and emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia; utilizing arterial lines and certain hemodynamic drips
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2018
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- EPIC Charting Systems
- Test Result Interpretation (Xray, CT scan, MRI)
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Consultations
- Intra-Articular Knee Injections (HA and steroid)
Affiliations
- Baptist Scholars Award
- Recipient Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor
- Society of Nursing Member of Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami Dade
Certification
- American Nursing Credentialing CENTER (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
- State of Florida APRN License # APRN9265459
- DEA Registration
- BLS/ ACLS Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Health System
11.2018 - Current
Interventional Registered Nurse
American Access Care
05.2011 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctor’s Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
University of Miami
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Florida State University