Diane DiCarlo
Franklin,Tennessee
Summary
Healthcare professional with 16 years in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VUMC
01.2009 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY12-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Quality: served as QIA nurse, educating and supporting other staff members to provide the highest-quality care.
Leadership: served as RSL, making appropriate assignments and providing support to patients, their families and staff members. Resolving conflicts and performing service recovery when necessary.
Functioned as an Epic Superuser helping staff members navigate the transition from our previous EMR software and provide accurate and complete documentation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VUMC
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College
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