Diane Harrison
Easton,MD
Summary
Proactive LPN with extensive experience as a Charge Nurse, Office Nurse, and Receptionist, skilled in patient care management, clinical documentation, and infection control. Demonstrated ability to streamline office procedures and educate patients on self-care. Bringing strong expertise in geriatric nursing, diabetes management, and compassionate care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN 11-7 Charge/staff Nurse
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
520 Kerr Ave Denton, MD 21629
10.2017 - 08.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Staff/Charge Nurse Manager
House in the Pines
Easton, MD
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Office Nurse
Family Care of Easton
8579 Commerce Drive Easton
09.2005 - 09.2013
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their own health effectively.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, resulting in shorter wait times for patients.
- Provided compassionate care during sensitive situations, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to nursing best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols within the office setting, maintaining a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying potential health concerns and facilitating timely interventions.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and comprehensive care during office visits.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Organized clinical supplies inventory, reducing waste and ensuring adequate stock for essential items.
- Enhanced patient education through clear communication of treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
Office Nurse/front Desk Receptionist, ,
James H. Mersey, M.D
8579 Commerce Drive, Easton. MD 21601
03.1993 - 09.2005
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, resulting in shorter wait times for patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their own health effectively.
- Provided compassionate care during sensitive situations, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Phlebotomy
- EKG's
- Pharmaceutical study coordinator
- Bone density Technician
- Performed Endocrine testing
- Diabetes Education
Education
High School Diploma -
Easton High School
Easton, MD06.1978
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Neurological care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Front Desk, Scheduling appointments, Collecting Co=pays
- made deposit slips
- Reconciled the days $$
Timeline
LPN 11-7 Charge/staff Nurse
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 08.2024
LPN Staff/Charge Nurse Manager
House in the Pines
10.2013 - 04.2017
Office Nurse
Family Care of Easton
09.2005 - 09.2013
Office Nurse/front Desk Receptionist, ,
James H. Mersey, M.D
03.1993 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Easton High School