Diane Smith MAS,BSN, RN,CCRN
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Experienced educated nurse with a wide range of experience in clinical, managerial settings and educating and mentoring. Seeking to expand experience in a meaningful way.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2025
- Manage placement of patients from ER, OR, between units, direct admissions and outside transfers.
- Work closely with all disciplines to review discharges and barriers to flow of patients.
Rapid Response Coordinator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
01.2006 - 02.2018
- Contributed to initiatives to advance standards of care and improve patient outcomes. Initiated and developed policies and procedures for program.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Consulted nurses and residents on team to improve service provided for each patient.
Nurse Manager ICU/NSICU
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
10.1996 - 01.2006
- Worked with all disciplines to ensure highest patient satisfaction and level of care.
- Established improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care for over 50 staff members.
- Ensured all local, state and federal requirements were met.
Staff Nurse
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
03.1995 - 10.1996
- Cared for and educated patients and families in Critical Care setting.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Nurse
St. Francis Heart Hospital
12.1993 - 03.1995
- Cared for Critical Care patients post heart and lung surgery
- Level 3 Clinical Leader
Staff Nurse
NY Cornell Medical Center
09.1988 - 12.1993
- Worked with a variety of patient populations including AIDS patients, burn victims, oncology patients and general med/surg patients.
Education
Master of Science - Administration
Farleigh Dickenson University
06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ06.1988
Skills
- Excellent Critical thinking
- Great organizational and delegation skills
- Compassionate to patients and caregivers
- Excellent time and attendance record
- Problem-solving
- Logistics analysis
- Decision-making
Certification
- ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2025
Rapid Response Coordinator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
01.2006 - 02.2018
Nurse Manager ICU/NSICU
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
10.1996 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
03.1995 - 10.1996
Staff Nurse
St. Francis Heart Hospital
12.1993 - 03.1995
Staff Nurse
NY Cornell Medical Center
09.1988 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Administration
Farleigh Dickenson University
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