DIANA SILK, RN, BSN, CPN
Glenwood,MD
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Outpatient
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.2008 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborate with other health care team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment plans.
- Deliver high level of quality care to children who are ill, injured, or in need of help.
- Collect blood and other laboratory specimens, as well as perform POC testing.
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Ensure clinic flow for assigned clinics.
- Facilitate health care coordination.
- Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping in EHR.
RN, NICU
University Of Maryland Medical System
05.1995 - 04.1996
- Completed admission of newborns into the NICU after delivery, performing thorough nursing assessments.
- Provided high quality bedside care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
- Used and adjusted specialized medical equipment.
- Administered medications via oral, enteral, parenteral, and intramuscular/SQ routes and monitored responses.
- Offered support to parents and family members.
- Provided education to parents on the care of their newborn.
- Inserted and maintained IV lines.
- Assisted the NICU physician in medical procedures and treatments.
RN, Inpatient
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.1989 - 04.1995
- Provided high quality direct patient care to children with chronic diseases, illnesses, injuries, and complex needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge for assigned group of primary patients.
- Utilized the Nursing Process to develop nursing plans of care that were patient centered and evidence based.
- Administered medications via oral, enteral, parenteral, and intramuscular/SQ routes and monitored responses.
- Provided complex care such as airway management, enteral feeds, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson State University
Towson, MD01.1989
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team work
- Responsible
- Clinical care
- Clinical documentation (proficient in Expanse and EPIC)
Certification
Registered Nurse - Maryland #R102665, expires 03/28/2024
Maryland Board of Nursing
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), expires 02/28/2024
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Basic Life Support (BLS), expires 05/2025
American Heart Association
Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), expires 03/2025
American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Outpatient
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.2008 - Current
RN, NICU
University Of Maryland Medical System
05.1995 - 04.1996
RN, Inpatient
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.1989 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson State University
Registered Nurse - Maryland #R102665, expires 03/28/2024
Maryland Board of Nursing
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), expires 02/28/2024
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Basic Life Support (BLS), expires 05/2025
American Heart Association
Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), expires 03/2025
American Heart Association
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