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Diane Hodson

Vernon,CT

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in their home environments. Works well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Case Manager

Visiting Nurse And Health Services
Vernon, CT
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop patient specific plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients and caregivers.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on disease process and symptoms to communicate with healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitate access to community resources for patients and families, enhancing their ability to stay at home and maintain optimal health.

On Call Registered Nurse

Prospect ECHN Visiting Nurse And Health Services
Vernon, CT
02.2008 - Current
  • Deliver after-hours telephone triage assessments to patients and families
  • Make nursing visits as required based on telephone triage assessments
  • Provide regular updates on patient status to day shift manager and specific case managers

Weekend Nursing Supervisor

Prospect ECHN Visiting Nurse And Health Services
Vernon, CT
02.2006 - Current
  • Supervise a multidisciplinary team consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Home Health Aides.
  • Conduct timely and accurate telephone triage assessments for patients and their families on weekends.
  • Schedule and coordinate all nursing visits, while also arranging additional nursing and home health aide visits as necessary.
  • Communicate with physicians regarding changes in patient condition.

Nursing Case Manager

Visiting Nurse And Health Services
Vernon, CT
06.2000 - 02.2006
  • Developed patient specific plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients and caregivers.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease process and symptoms to communicate with healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitated access to community resources for patients and families, enhancing their ability to stay at home and maintain optimal health.

Staff Registered Nurse

Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Effectively prioritized assignments and executed care based on each patient's relative condition while delegating tasks to available personnel for safe and efficient care.
  • Provided medication delivery via various methods including oral, IV, and intramuscular injections while overseeing patient responses to promptly address any arising concerns.
  • Provided exceptional care and support to individuals during their recovery from acute incidents and while managing chronic conditions.

Home Health Aide

Interim Health Care
Enfield, CT
06.1998 - 05.1999
  • Assisted patients in meeting their dressing, grooming, and feeding requirements while supporting them in overcoming and adjusting to limitations in mobility.
  • Delivered daily assistance to elderly clients with bathing, dressing, physical transfers, and incontinence care.
  • Created safe and trusting environment for care through the development of rapport.

Pharmacy Technician

Vernon Drug
Vernon , CT
05.1990 - 06.1998
  • Performed pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided assistance to customers in-person or over telephone by solving problems related to placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Assisted pharmacist in resolving challenging prescriptions and addressing customer inquiries, ensuring optimal pharmacy operation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Call Triaging
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Inbound Phone Call Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Case Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

  • Nightingale Award Winner- 2023

Timeline

Nursing Case Manager

Visiting Nurse And Health Services
08.2022 - Current

On Call Registered Nurse

Prospect ECHN Visiting Nurse And Health Services
02.2008 - Current

Weekend Nursing Supervisor

Prospect ECHN Visiting Nurse And Health Services
02.2006 - Current

Nursing Case Manager

Visiting Nurse And Health Services
06.2000 - 02.2006

Staff Registered Nurse

Gaylord Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2000

Home Health Aide

Interim Health Care
06.1998 - 05.1999

Pharmacy Technician

Vernon Drug
05.1990 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut

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