Diane BYLES-BOND
Southfield
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and patient care coordination. Proficient in critical thinking and patient education, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services. Prepared to utilize expertise in computer medication administration and fall risk assessment to improve patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment. Passionate about fostering collaborative relationships that enhance the overall patient experience and promote optimal health.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Army of Angels Care Team
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional patient care, ensuring adherence to medical standards.
- Administering medication.
- Family and patient teaching.
- Communicate with physicians, hospice staff and other agencies to coordinate care.
- Perform wound care as ordered
- Maintained a safe environment for the patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Registered Nurse
John D. Dingell VAMC
04.2005 - 08.2022
- Providing assistance to RN's and guidance to NA's and orientate new hiring RN's.
- Charge Nurse.
- In-servicing the staff with new information related to Basic Computer Medication Administration (BCMA).
- Preparing staff assignments.
- Documentation of skin care issues and wound care treatments.
- Inserting IV's.
- Admissions and discharging residents and monitoring needs for the residents upon discharge.
- Patient teaching.
- Participated in Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT).
- Accompanied physicians and NP's on wound care rounds and intake of special orders concerning patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Served as a Hospice Nurse Liaison, acting as an advocate for Henry Ford Hospice and HAP at Home Palliative programs, providing education for patients/families that are terminally ill.
- Full assessment and appropriate admission of hospice patients in the hospital and home setting.
- Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family case load that includes assign, planning, implementation and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
- Communicating with physicians, hospice staff and other agencies to coordinate optimal care.
- Regular communication with nurse supervisors to review case load, maintain patient records using computerized charting, attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings for staff discussions, consultation and evaluation.
- Supervise and document observance of the home health aides delivery of care, instruct and provide support to family/caregivers at time of patient's death and offered bereavement resources.
- Perform any other duties within permitted scope of practice such as sharing in on-call rotation, providing twenty-hour, seven day a week coverage to patients/families as necessary.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care for hospice patients including symptom management, family education, and bereavement support.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care while respecting the wishes of the patient and family.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assessed physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs of hospice patients and their families.
- Conducted home visits with assigned caseloads regularly assessing medical condition changes and identifying new needs and concerns.
- Counseled patients and family regarding symptom control, medications and pain relief.
- Used specific criteria for admissions and re-certifications to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Taught primary caregiver skills necessary to care for patients at home.
Agency Nurse
KTC Nursing Agency
08.2002 - 12.2008
- Travel to various metropolitan Detroit area hospitals and long-term care facilities to implement care according to policies and standards of care.
- Recommended the staff, department heads and administration in matters related to nursing service.
- Established personnel qualification requirements.
- Promote working relationships with community agencies in matters related to nursing service.
- Provided quality nursing care to patients in a variety of settings.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures and surgeries as needed.
- Facilitated patient education regarding diagnosis, treatments, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA guidelines.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
04.2002 - 04.2005
- Provided direct patient care utilizing telemetry monitoring systems to detect and alert changes in patients' vital signs.
- Educated patients on cardiac health issues, risk factors, lifestyle modifications, medications and therapeutic treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical times while ensuring their questions were answered in a timely manner.
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Successfully completed 12-lead electrocardiogram recordings according to established protocols.
- Monitored ECG rhythms, analyzed arrhythmia and notified physician of any abnormal readings or changes in patient condition.
- Identified potential areas of risk through comprehensive assessments while developing proactive strategies for prevention.
- Ensured safety measures were taken when caring for high-risk patients such as those receiving anticoagulants or pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Mentored new staff members on proper use of telemetry equipment, reading rhythms strips, medication administration techniques and documentation requirements.
- Treated patients with congestive heart failure transferred from intensive care units or doctors' offices.
- Instructed patients on maintaining healthy weight and lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels to reduce risk for heart disease or heart attack.
- Monitored vital signs to rapidly respond to sudden changes in patient status.
- Liaised with physician and medical team to deliver excellent cardiac care during admission and after discharge.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Nurse Assistant
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
02.1992 - 04.2001
- Shaved and drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, and examination.
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
- Answered patients call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Education
Associate’s degree - nursing
Wayne County Community College of Detroit
Detroit, MI01.2001
Skills
- Computer medication administration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Home care management
- Pain assessment
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Care coordination
- Palliative care expertise
- Pain control
- Hospice care management
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Teamwork
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse #4704233761
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Preceptor Training Certification
- Train to Trainer Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Army of Angels Care Team
11.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System
03.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
John D. Dingell VAMC
04.2005 - 08.2022
Agency Nurse
KTC Nursing Agency
08.2002 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
04.2002 - 04.2005
Nurse Assistant
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
02.1992 - 04.2001
Associate’s degree - nursing
Wayne County Community College of Detroit