Diane Kohout

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.

• Preceptor to new grad nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols on 24 bed telemetry floor.
• Knowledgeable in cardiac drip rate/titration, chest tube monitoring/troubleshooting, interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias et treatment, codes. Monitoring et intervention of CHF patients, post-cath care and post-CVA care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administrationation

• Night Nursing House Supervisor in small rural 42 bed hospital with 11 bed ER and 16 bed psych unit. Assisted with in house admits to same.
• Provided house scheduling for oncoming day shift including all units as aforementioned. Reported off to oncoming day shift supervisor
• Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
• Enhanced communication between departments for smooth patient transfers and efficient use of resources.
• Developed strong relationships with physicians to facilitate collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care across disciplines.
• Managed conflict resolution within the nursing team to foster a harmonious working environment that supports effective patient care delivery.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
• Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.
• Communicated effectively with family members, providing updates on patients'' conditions while offering support resources when necessary.
• Enhanced patient comfort by performing comprehensive assessments and promptly addressing concerns.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing best practices through continued professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, or online courses.

Recovery of post-CABG et post cath patients, titration of cardiac drips, ventilator support/weaning, hemodynamic monitoring, surgical prep.

• Provided expert wound care management contributing to faster healing rates among postoperative patients.
• Facilitated emotional support for patients'' families during difficult times, promoting an empathetic approach to care.
• Performed advanced life support techniques during emergency situations, resulting in increased patient survival rates.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.

Job duties mirror those noted at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation. Worked 3-11 shift full time.

Managed team of medical support personnel for Alabama Department of Corrections consisting of four prisons, including ER and infirmary. Responsible for scheduling of nursing personnel, supply inventory, MAR reconciliation and narcotic inventory.

RN House Supervisor of 152 residents and nursing staff. Duties included rehab admits, overseeing of nurses and support staff, chart audits.

• Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
• Ensured adequate supply of necessary equipment and materials, coordinating with inventory managers to mitigate shortages or delays affecting patient care services.
• Managed critical incidents effectively through rapid assessment, intervention planning, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal outcomes for all involved parties.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly, advocating for patients, and providing exceptional care.
• Improved patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Duties are identical to those outlined for Uniontown Hospital.