Diane Davis
Summary
Patient-focused Correctional Nurse delivers patient care in adult detention facilities. Determined individual with background assessing chronic and acute conditions, mental health, and drug-induced conditions. Provides exceptional care and support to improve overall health and wellness of inmates. Driven, hardworking nurse bringing patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Staff LPN
NDCS Contracted
07.2019 - Current
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Experience with Kronos and ATG charting systems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Dermatology Nurse
South Lincoln Dermatology
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Urology Nurse
Urology PC
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Identified conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Dermatology Nurse
Strnot Dermatology
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinic LPN
Deck Family Practice
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates Degree Nursing Registered Nurse
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE07.2023
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- ATG and KRONOs
- Excell and Word
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Medical History Documenting
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Corrections Staff LPN
NDCS Contracted
07.2019 - Current
Dermatology Nurse
South Lincoln Dermatology
04.2019 - 06.2020
Urology Nurse
Urology PC
05.2018 - 03.2019
Dermatology Nurse
Strnot Dermatology
03.2014 - 05.2018
Clinic LPN
Deck Family Practice
03.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Associates Degree Nursing Registered Nurse
Southeast Community College Area