Diana Shmurun
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Experienced RN with over 15 years in acute, critical care, and care coordination, currently serving as an RN Discharge Planner at VA Puget Sound. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor and precept staff, and improve processes through quality initiatives. Skilled in transitions of care, patient-centered discharge planning, and critical care nursing. Dedicated to advancing patient outcomes and supporting staff development in a leadership role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Discharge Planner
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
04.2020 - Current
- Facilitate an average of 15–20 patient discharges per week, ensuring safe transitions and reducing hospital length of stay.
Reduced avoidable hospital days by identifying discharge barriers early, supporting VA’s goal of lowering 30-day readmissions below national benchmarks.
Coordinated placements annually into skilled nursing, assisted living, and adult family homes.
Helped lower 30-day readmission rates through timely follow-up arrangements and home health referrals.
Supported five interdisciplinary discharge huddles weekly, improving communication and discharge readiness.
Actively engaged in quality improvement projects, leading to improved patient satisfaction with discharge planning.
Mentored and trained new nurses and staff, strengthening the discharge planning team.
Cross-trained in Utilization Management, integrating discharge planning and UM to optimize transitions of care and enhance system efficiency.
Staff Nurse – MIICU/CCU
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
07.2012 - 04.2020
- Delivered advanced critical care for 2-3 high-acuity patients per shift, including those with complex cardiac, respiratory, hepatic, and transplant needs.
Functioned as a resource nurse for a 18+ bed MICU/CCU, supporting staff in clinical decision-making and ensuring safe patient flow.
Precepted new nurses and mentored VALOR program participants, fostering professional growth and strengthening the VA nursing pipeline.
Responded to an average of 2–5 code events monthly, providing expertise in cardiac/hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and advanced IV therapies.
Contributed to unit-based projects that improved code response times by 15% and enhanced early mobility protocols, reducing ICU-acquired weakness and length of stay.
Staff Nurse, Acute Medicine Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed five medical-surgical patients daily, including palliative care needs.
- Collaborated closely with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided rehabilitative care to 20 patients with neurological injuries and disorders.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor, ensuring smooth unit operations and supporting new staff.
- Floated to Med-Surg and Oncology, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Charge Nurse
Bay View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Managed care delivery for 50 residents in sub-acute and long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University
Hayward, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA01.1999
Skills
- Nursing Leadership: Staff mentoring, charge nurse experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, process improvement
- Clinical: Critical care, care coordination, transitions of care, ventilator/oxygen therapy, IV infusions, wound care
- Systems & Technology: CPRS, BCMA, ICCA, MS Office
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Washington State
- BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Timeline
RN Discharge Planner
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
04.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse – MIICU/CCU
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
07.2012 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse, Acute Medicine Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2012
Staff Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2011
Charge Nurse
Bay View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California
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