Diana Thornton
Edmond
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 17 years of extensive experience in emergency medicine, specializing in critical care, patient assessment, and wound care. Proficient in Meditech, Epic, and Cerner systems, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and continuously enhancing skills in emergency room settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Memorial Health of SWOK
Lancesoft staffing agency
Lawton
06.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
House Supervisor
Hillcrest Cushing Hospital
Cushing
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Supervised nursing staff on patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare teams and departments.
RN - ER
St. Francis Accession Hospital-travel assignment
Wichita
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient conditions to determine appropriate care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
RN - ER
Southeast Regional Medical Center
Fort Madison
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Facility type- Short-term acute care. Trauma level- Level III
RN - ER
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wichita
Wichita
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care. Trauma level- Level I
RN - ER
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
Crownpoint
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Facility type- Short-Term Acute Care. Trauma level- Level III
RN - ER
North Texas Health Systems
Amarillo
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
RN - ER
South Texas Health System
Mission
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Identified patients' conditions and addressed nursing care.
- Excellent technical nursing skills including; IV-line access, EKG, able to assist with procedures.
Registered NurseRN - ER
Hastings Cherokee Nations Hospital
Tahlequah
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Effectively assessed the needs of patients by triaging to determine acuity levels and requirements to carry out the best possible care.
- Developed extensive nursing skills by carrying out fast-paced day-to-day physician orders.
RN - Charge / ER
INTEGRIS Council Community Hospital
Oklahoma City
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked as Charge Nurse.
- Responsible for the care of patients in a high-intensity, diverse clinical setting under the direct supervision of an emergency medicine provider.
- Perform procedures including IVs and catheter insertion, medication administration, injections, wound care, and dressing changes.
RN - ER
Pulmonary Physicians of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
08.2013 - 02.2020
- Consistently provided exceptional patient care to continuously secure new patients.
- Instructed patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude.
RN - Charge / ER
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Worked as ER Charge Nurse.
- Responsible for triaging and prioritizing care for patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds with varying illnesses, health conditions, and multisystem traumatic injuries.
- Responsible for rapid assessment and application of critical thinking skills for patient care and treatment.
Education
Associates of Nursing Science -
Platt College of Nursing
Oklahoma City, OklahomaSkills
- IV Therapy
- EKG
- Catheterization
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Epic
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Triage
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association
- PALS Certification, American Heart Association
- Stroke Scale Certification, NIHSS Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, TNCC
Additional Information - Professional License
Oklahoma, #R0090928
Timeline
Memorial Health of SWOK
Lancesoft staffing agency
06.2025 - Current
House Supervisor
Hillcrest Cushing Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2026
RN - ER
St. Francis Accession Hospital-travel assignment
05.2023 - 05.2024
RN - ER
Southeast Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN - ER
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wichita
11.2022 - 01.2023
RN - ER
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
06.2022 - 12.2022
RN - ER
North Texas Health Systems
01.2022 - 05.2022
RN - ER
South Texas Health System
01.2021 - 12.2021
Registered NurseRN - ER
Hastings Cherokee Nations Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2020
RN - Charge / ER
INTEGRIS Council Community Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
RN - ER
Pulmonary Physicians of Oklahoma
08.2013 - 02.2020
RN - Charge / ER
OU Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2013
Associates of Nursing Science -
Platt College of Nursing