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Diane Knuppel

Dodge City,KS

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and health education. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans that improve patient outcomes and ensure safety.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Denver Health; Denver County Jail
Denver, Colorado
11.2009 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
  • Provided health education and counseling to inmates regarding medical conditions.
  • Managed emergency situations by implementing appropriate nursing protocols.
  • Conducted assessments and documented patient histories accurately in records.
  • Assisted in facilitating referrals to specialized medical services as needed.
  • Coordinated with security personnel to ensure safe patient transport within the facility.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Registered Nurse

St Anthony's Center Hospital
Denver, Colorado
03.1999 - 11.2009
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Conducted assessments and documented patient histories accurately in records.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
06-2000

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic medical record management
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Health education
  • Care coordination
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute care expertise
  • Family education
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Electronic health records management
  • Patient monitoring
  • Long-term care
  • Wound care
  • Medical evaluation
  • Intake and discharge
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Vascular care
  • Chronic disease management

Certification

  • I currently have a RN license in the state of Colorado with licensure compact with Kansas State.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Denver Health; Denver County Jail
11.2009 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

St Anthony's Center Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Science -

Metropolitan State University of Denver