Diane Hope
Alachua,Florida
Summary
Registered Nurse with 38+ years experience in clinical and outpatient settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Responsible job title with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 40 years of experience in healthcare. As a Registered Nurse at UF Health Shands I have experience in all nursing duties related to Flight Nursing, Emergency care, and Critical care. I have House Nursing Supervisory experience at Shands Starke Hospital and Vista/Upreach Rehab Hospital. I work well with minimal supervision and have excellent Nursing skills. I am detail oriented.
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Nursing Supervisory specialty.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellpath Alachua County Jail
06.2022 - 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands
12.1984 - 06.2022
- Obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Performed basic physical assessments of patients of all ages
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Provided Emergency care for Emergency Department Patients
- Provided all duties and nursing care to critically ill patients
- Supervisory role for after hours nursing staff
- Utilization review
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida01.1984
Skills
- Laceration repair aptitude
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Problem resolution capability
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough physical assessments
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tracheotomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Chest pain management expert
- High level of autonomy
- Paramedic license
- CPR certification
- Competent in physical assessments
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Minor surgery assistance
- Certified Advanced Cardiac life Support-expired, will recertify upon request
- Crisis intervention skills in voluntary and involuntary psychiatric units
- Patient management
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff supervision
- Medication administration
- Chest pain management
- Direct patient care
- Emergency care
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient assessments
- Home health care
- Documentation and charting
- Supply restocking
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification expired
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Team coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- BLS
- Emergency procedures
- Cardiac care
- PCICU care
- ECMO Specialist
- Ventilator management
- IV pump management
- Nursing Supervisor
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellpath Alachua County Jail
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands
12.1984 - 06.2022
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
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