Diane Pinkham

MaineGeneral Medical Center
Augusta, Maine
Medical-Surgical Unit
[Month/Year] – Present (5 years)

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for diverse adult patient populations on a high-acuity medical-surgical floor.
• Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit operations, patient assignments, staffing, admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor and support new nurses and nursing students.
• Maintain compliance with evidence-based practice standards and patient safety initiatives.
• Recognized for exceptional patient care and nursing excellence as a Daisy Award Winner.
• Honored as a Daisy Award Nominee on two additional occasions for outstanding compassion and patient advocacy.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, Maine
[Aug/2017] – [May/2021] (4 years)

• Provided direct patient care across multiple departments as a Float Pool CNA.
• Supported patients in surgical, orthopedic, and behavioral health units.

• Organized community events to foster engagement and camaraderie among veterans.
• Managed fundraising efforts to sustain programs and services for local veterans.
• Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support for various activities.
• Promoted awareness of veterans' benefits through informational sessions and workshops.
• Provided guidance to new volunteers in understanding roles and responsibilities.
• Provided assistance to community members during events.
• Assisted in maintaining facility cleanliness and readiness for community gatherings.
• Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.