Diane Commandeur
Registered Nurse
London,KY
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital
06.1999 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall Emergency Department efficiency.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
RN, Critical Care
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Telemetry RN
Baptist Regional Medical Center
02.1996 - 06.1997
- Optimized workflow efficiency by assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and room assignment processes within the telemetry unit.
- Supported clinical decision-making by accurately interpreting complex EKG data as part of the patient evaluation process.
- Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baptist Regional Medical Center
02.1995 - 02.1996
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 12.2024 -
Skills
Advanced Life Support
Airway Management
Documentation accuracy
IV Insertion
Patient Stabilization
Emergency Care
EKG Interpretation
Behavioral Health
Seizure Management
De-Escalation Techniques
Triage Assessment
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Received national Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing.
Commonwealth of Ky Nursing Excellence Award
Certification
CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
12.2024 -
RN, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital
06.1999 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital
06.1997 - 06.1999
Telemetry RN
Baptist Regional Medical Center
02.1996 - 06.1997
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baptist Regional Medical Center
02.1995 - 02.1996