Diana Vardeman
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner for 6 years in chronic disease clinic. Trained as both a palliative care and diabetes nurse practitioner. Also a seasoned Registered Nurse with more that 22 years of experience in fast-paced progressive coronary care unit. Excellent communication and assessment skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in preventing surgical site infections and patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner
United Regional Health Care
03.2019 - Current
- As a palliative care nurse practitioner, used nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, provide, and evaluate care. Formulate and prioritize differential diagnosis's of patients who have serious illness.
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and serve as patient and family advocates.
- Collaborate with other professionals and community members, to ensure optimal wellness and comfort for patients.
- Assess and treat symptoms to promote a maximum level of wellness and independence for patients with terminal illness.
- As a diabetes nurse practitioner, used critical thinking skills to help diagnose patients with diabetes and determine the best course of action for the patient's health.
- Obtain extensive knowledge of medical equipment and terminology for diabetic patients.
- Develop diabetes education plan based on an assessment of the patient's medical, nutritional, lifestyle and educational needs.
- Stay up-to-date with issues and changes in technology that affect care and learning needs of people with diabetes.
- Collaborate with other medical professionals, work as team, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Family Nurse Practiitioner
Community Med Urgent Care
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided comprehensive urgent care to patients across life span.
- Performed general physical and mental assessments.
- Ordered, interpreted and educated patients regarding results of EKGs, X-rays and other diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medication and other treatments including referral to specialists.
- Provided health teaching and counseling to support overall wellness of patients.
Nurse Practitioner
United Regional Health Care
09.2017 - 03.2018
- As a palliative care nurse practitioner, used nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, provide and evaluate care. Formulate and prioritize differential diagnosis's of patients who have serious illness.
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and serve as patient and family advocates.
- Collaborate with other professionals and community members, to ensure optimal wellness and comfort for patients.
- Assess and treat symptoms to promote a maximum level of wellness and independence for patients with terminal illness.
- As a diabetes nurse practitioner, used critical thinking skills to help diagnose patients with diabetes and determine the best course of action for the patient's health.
- Obtain extensive knowledge of medical equipment and terminology for diabetic patients.
- Develop diabetes education plan based on an assessment of the patient's medical, nutritional, lifestyle, and educational needs.
- Stay up-to-date with issues and changes in technology that affect care and learning needs of people with diabetes.
- Collaborate with other medical professionals, work as a team, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Acute Care Nurse
United Regional Health Care
05.2002 - 09.2017
- Planned and delivered care to critically ill patients.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests, and provided patient and family education on daily basis.
- Charge nurse on cardiovascular surgical unit.
- Distinguished between normal and abnormal developmental and age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical, and chronic illness.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatment.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff and nursing students.
- Active member on Clinical Practice Council for over 5 years.
Education
Master of Science - Registered Nurse Diploma Program
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, United States05.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate
- High level of autonomy
- Critical thinking
- Chronic disease management
- Quality patient care
Awards
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2001-2002
- Top Nursing Graduate at Midwestern State University 2002
- Nursing Excellence Award 2004
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Expires 11/25)
- Basic Life Support (Expires 11/25)
Professional Memberships
- Wichita County Nurse Practitioners Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Timeline
Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner
United Regional Health Care
03.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practiitioner
Community Med Urgent Care
03.2018 - 02.2019
Nurse Practitioner
United Regional Health Care
09.2017 - 03.2018
Acute Care Nurse
United Regional Health Care
05.2002 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Registered Nurse Diploma Program
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Expires 11/25)
- Basic Life Support (Expires 11/25)
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