Diane Gutchak
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Experienced lecturer and Clinical Faculty in both the Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric nurse practitioner programs. Profession experience has been an asset in providing quality education to students.
Psychiatric/Family Nurse Practitioner offering 26 years of experience providing medical and psychiatric care to individuals. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and prescribing appropriate medications. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lakes Psychiatric Center
05.2021 - Current
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Clinical Instructor Nursing/ Intermittent Lecturer
University Of Michigan Flint
01.1995 - Current
- Chair and Co chair on Several Doctoral Capstone projects.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesys Integrated Group Practice
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fenton Creative Health
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hurley Health Services
01.1998 - 07.2003
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care
Hurley Medical Center
06.1984 - 01.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MIPost Masters Certification As PMHNP - Psychiatry
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw08.2021
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA03.2008
Post Masters Certification As FNP - Family Practice
Clarkson College
Omaha 12.1997
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI08.1988
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Client Service
- Collaboration with Students and Clinical sites
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lakes Psychiatric Center
05.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesys Integrated Group Practice
08.2004 - 06.2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fenton Creative Health
07.2003 - 08.2004
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hurley Health Services
01.1998 - 07.2003
Clinical Instructor Nursing/ Intermittent Lecturer
University Of Michigan Flint
01.1995 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care
Hurley Medical Center
06.1984 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Post Masters Certification As PMHNP - Psychiatry
Saginaw Valley State University
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Touro University California
Post Masters Certification As FNP - Family Practice
Clarkson College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
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