Diane Paschall

Triage Nurse

• Provide care to nursing home residents with guidelines provided by the MDs and NPs.
• Took AH calls for several doctors' office triaging symptoms and advising on care per protocols

Supported the healthcare team by managing patient appointments at Deaconess Heart Group MOB 2

• Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare team, fostering a supportive environment for optimal recovery.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Deaconess Cath Lab

• Administered patient care using evidence-based practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Circulating nurse during heart catheterization and other heart procedures.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
• Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence to promote wellness.
• 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.

Staff Nurse on Cardiac Telemetry

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate efficient discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Streamlined patient intake process, reducing wait times and enhancing overall patient satisfaction scores.
• Led training sessions for nursing staff on new protocols and best practices to improve service delivery.