Diane Delashmutt
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports and educates family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Smart and attentive Hospice Nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs. Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 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 in rehabilitation and hospice care. Reliable & loyal employee of Genesis Health System for 26+ years seeking fulltime RN position within your company. Offering excellent references and job proficiency.
Eager to learn new skills and welcome change to improve the quality of care to any population of patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Clarissa Cook House
Bettendorf, IA
07.2016 - Current
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Administered comfort medications to help patients cope with high acuity diagnosis and to ease their fears at the end of their lives.
Patient Flow Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
Davenport, IA
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Coordinated bed placement of all admissions coming into hospital through emergency room and directly from physicians.
- Worked closely with nursing supervisor to direct admissions to correct units that would provide highest level of care based on acuity and diagnosis
- Coordinated trauma alerts, Stroke alerts, Myocardial infarction alerts to provide emergency care in timely manner
- Coordinated outside facilities to have conference calls with Genesis physicians in regards transferring patients to and from Genesis
- Coordinated security to set up helicopter transport for critical care patients
- Established rapport and relationships with patients and medical staff to set up plan of care upon admission
Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurse/CRRN
Genesis Medical Center Hospital
Davenport , Iowa
04.1995 - 05.2012
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to 6 -8 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Nursing Education
St Ambrose University
Davenport, IAAssociate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA05.1994
High School Diploma -
North Scott Senior High School
Eldridge, IA05.1979
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Decision Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Iowa and Illinois
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Clarissa Cook House
07.2016 - Current
Patient Flow Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2015
Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurse/CRRN
Genesis Medical Center Hospital
04.1995 - 05.2012
Nursing Education
St Ambrose University
Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Scott Community College
High School Diploma -
North Scott Senior High School
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Iowa and Illinois
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