Diane Komrofske
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Priority-driven clinic supervisor proudly offering several years' experience delegating tasks, resolving problems quickly and leading by example. Energetic professional committed to working hard to ensure that patients receive courteous service. Promoting proactive planning and organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of patients in a clinic setting.
- Recorded vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinic policies and standards of care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered flu vaccines during flu season.
Associate Clinical Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2018 - Present
- Provides direct supervision of nursing staff in the provision of patient care services.
- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings when necessary to provide input on clinical matters.
- Develops and implements clinical protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assists in developing educational programs for new employees or those needing additional training.
- Manages escalated situations involving difficult patients or family members in a professional manner.
- Schedules staff shifts based on anticipated service needs while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Responds promptly to any complaints from patients or families concerning clinical care issues.
- Ensures that all nurses are educated on new techniques or changes in regulations related to their job roles.
- Investigates incidents related to patient safety or quality assurance concerns as needed.
- Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, maintaining budgets, ordering supplies.
- Implements methods to reduce overhead and increase productivity, cutting monthly costs.
- Employs active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
- Creates onboarding programs for new staff members.
- Lead of the flu vaccine clinic.
- Volunteered for Covid vaccine clinic in 2020 and 2021.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO12-2011
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Clinical Leadership
- Meeting participation
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Organizing staff schedules
- Procedure Implementation
- Team Meetings
- Patient Education
- Effective Communication
- Onboarding and coaching
- Clinical Instruction
- Clinical education
- Nursing protocols
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical practice oversight
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care and Education
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse - Expires 2/2025
- BLS - Expires 9/2024
Timeline
Associate Clinical Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
06.2018 - Present
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
07.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Pikes Peak Community College