Diane Mahoney Rn Bsn 200-ryt
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated nurse with 28 years of expertise in caring for patients physically, emotionally and spiritually striving to expand integrative therapy to continue to meet the needs of patients throughout organization while also creating a sustainable work environment that supports overall wellness and job satisfaction of nurses in order to increase not only retention but joy and purpose in their careers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
08.2021 - Current
- Support patients physically, emotionally and spiritually through complimentary therapy (yoga, guided imagery, active listening, emotional support, reiki and meditation)
- Work collaboratively with all members of health care team to manage pain and anxiety using non-pharmacological means
- Project Manager of Integrative Therapy since Aug 2021
- Expanded original grant funded integrative therapy program to include staff support during COVID and increased support by 50% in 4 months
- Creator and co-chair of hospital wide wellness committee and development of wellness newsletter
- Collaboration in grant proposals to increase funding for program to support expanding demand
- Identified and implemented plan for integrative nursing education throughout organizationto create more sustainable delivery of interventions
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administer anxiolysis and moderate sedation while providing continuous
monitoring during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures - Frequent charge responsibility and call requirement
VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients
- Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions
ASSISTANT CLINICAL MANAGER PACU
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities
while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism in pediatric peri-operative area - Facilitated Pediatric steering committee
- Worked collaboratively with nurses, physicians and child life to provide safe and age appropriate care to children throughout peri-operative process
- PALS instructor
STAFF NURSE SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed care of cardiac, bariatric, urological and vascular surgical
procedures - Promoted therapeutic relationship with patient using empowering,
non-judging communication to facilitate life changes and decrease anxiety
ACUTE MONITORING NURSE/RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
Women And Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
12.2008 - 08.2009
- Founding member of rapid response team to provide emergency
assessment and care to adult patients requiring intervention and possible transfer
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions to pediatric population
STAFF NURSE, CARDIOVASCULAR THORACIC
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
02.1997 - 05.2008
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including coronary artery bypass and valve replacement
- Managed patients with Ventricular assist devices/intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Collaborated with physician assistants to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
STAFF NURSE TELEMETRY UNIT
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
02.1994 - 02.1997
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of cardiac patients
- Managed patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Integrative Health And Healing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN200 RYT - Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Farm Ithaca
Ithaca, NY08.2021
Health Coach - Primal Health Coach
Primal Health Coach Institute
Online 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2000
Diploma - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
Boston, MA06.1993
High School Diploma -
Foxborough High School
Foxborough, MA06.1991
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Staff Management
- Reiki
- Yoga
- Transcendental Meditation
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Exceptional communication skills
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient March 2021
Organized and Co-Lead Peer Support Program at Miriam Hospital
Affiliations
American Holistic Nurses Association
Timeline
Program Manager
Miriam Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Miriam Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2021
VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE
Miriam Hospital
12.2013 - 02.2018
ASSISTANT CLINICAL MANAGER PACU
Hasbro Children's Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2013
STAFF NURSE SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Miriam Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2012
ACUTE MONITORING NURSE/RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
Women And Infants Hospital
12.2008 - 08.2009
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Hasbro Children's Hospital
05.2008 - 12.2008
STAFF NURSE, CARDIOVASCULAR THORACIC
Miriam Hospital
02.1997 - 05.2008
STAFF NURSE TELEMETRY UNIT
Miriam Hospital
02.1994 - 02.1997
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Integrative Health And Healing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
200 RYT - Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Farm Ithaca
Health Coach - Primal Health Coach
Primal Health Coach Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Diploma - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Foxborough High School
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