Diane Reber
Louisville,TN
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of Urology expertise. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and providing quality patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urology and Urologic Surgery
Knoxville, TN
12.2016 - Current
- Provide high quality urological care with efficient time management skills and excellent bed side skills. Providing care to approximately 20 patients per day but with flexibility to see more when staffing issues arise or to accommodate emergencies.
- Clinical knowledge of general urology, women's health, over active bladder and chronic interstitial cystitis.
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging including sonogram, X-ray, CT and MRI and scheduling appropriate treatment including surgery.
- Post surgical follow up after RALP, TURBT, TURP, HALN and other urological procedures.
- Pre see new patients for physicians and assist with chart prepping.
- Monitored the effectiveness of prescribed medication regimens, adjusting dosages as needed based on results of lab tests or symptoms reported by the patient.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal care.
- Independently perform renal, scrotal and prostate ultrasounds and appropriately utilize results to formulate treatment plans.
- Independently perform percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation treatments.
- Independently perform percutaneous nerve evaluations in office and evaluate effectiveness.
- Assist nursing staff with difficult foley catheter and suprapubic tube placements.
- Proficient in EMR. Experienced with Athena and Cerner Powerchart.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Pain Specialist
Knoxville, TN
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Initial assessment including history and physical, medical diagnosis treatment and evaluation of patient's with chronic pain. Seeing approximately 20 patients per day.
- Ordering baseline labs to evaluate liver, kidney and electrolyte function and referring out when needed.
- Interpret diagnostic imaging reports including X-ray, CT and MRI findings. Make recommendations for treatments plan based on findings and patients symptoms. Refer based on findings in appropriate.
- Work as part of a multidimensional team to ensure patients maximize their quality of life including use of physical therapy, psychology, massage, chiropractic care, interventional treatments and medication management.
- Knowledge of interventional treatment options for pain symptoms including: Epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, facet blocks, occipital nerve blocks, joint injections and trigger point injections.
- Proficient in EMR. Experience with E-Clinical for documentation.
Core Measure Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Work closely with physicians and nurses to ensure performance indicators are met.
- Conduct chart audits for core measure compliance
- Ensure core measures have been met prior to discharge on all patients
- Educate staff nurses based on evidence based practice and be a resource for any questions concerning core measures.
Registered Nurse: Surgical Float Pool
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Float between different areas of the hospital including: Ortho/Neuro, Trauma, GI, Joint Replacement, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac, Vascular and Renal.
- Provide safe, competent and quality health care.
- Have a positive attitude and be flexible.
- Utilize team work and communication skills.
- Advocate for my patients.
- Proficient at computerized charting.
Registered Nurse: Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed care of patients suffering from a broad range of traumatic injuries.
- Ensure patient comfort.
- Assess for neurological changes.
- Early identification of compartment syndrome.
- Support patients and families during difficult life transitions and advocate for their needs.
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided emergent and non-emergent care for adults and children.
- Developed excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Quick and thorough patient assessments.
- Stabilization of patients and continual monitoring/care.
- Familiar with common lab work and nursing management for cardiac, stroke and abdominal pain.
Registered Nurse: Cardiac Care Step-down (CCS)
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Managed Care of critically ill patients with Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, CHF, Afib RVR and ARF.
- Managed care of patients post cardiac catheterization, including efficiency in sheath pulling.
- Familiar with cardiac medications: Heparin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, and dubutamine.
- Proficient in working codes: Assess care, administer medications and treatments, maintain record.
- Provide education and support to patients and family.
- Respect and support the patient’s autonomous informed decision making.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2014
Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2009
Skills
- Assessment and treatment of urological conditions
- Renal, scrotal and prostate sonogram
- Percutaneous nerve evaluations
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulations
- Bladder irrigation and clot evacuations
- Difficult foley catheter insertions
- EMR Athena and Cerner powerchart
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- Tennessee Board of Nursing, APN Licensure: # APN0000019697
- Certified through American Association of Nurse Practitioners: #F0115807
- DEA Expiration 5/2026, number available upon request
- NPI issued 3/26/2015, number available upon request
- Tennessee Board of Nursing RN Licensure: # RN0000170969
- BLS American Heart Association
FNP clinical rotations
- Women’s Health, Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, 120
- Adult/Geriatric, Johnson City Internal Medicine, 240
- Pediatric, Pediatric Choice Clinic, 120
- Family Practicum, Avatar Medical, 240, 09/2014, 12/2014
Awards
- 2014 Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award
- Hope Scholarship 2005-2009
- Residency Housing Association ETSU 2005-2007
- Gold Award Scholarship 2005
- Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient 2005
References
- Dr. Bruce Woodworth (865) 712-1299
- Dr. Paul Hatcher (865) 773-7550
- Dana Smith, FNP (618) 231-3023
- Beth Clark (865) 556-9998
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Running
- Reading
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urology and Urologic Surgery
12.2016 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Pain Specialist
03.2015 - 07.2016
Core Measure Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
06.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse: Surgical Float Pool
University of Tennessee Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse: Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2011 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse: Cardiac Care Step-down (CCS)
Holston Valley Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University
Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing - Nursing
East Tennessee State University