Diane Spangler
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse Manager offering 10 + years' nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams. Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Health Systems Management
High Point , North Carolina
01.2011 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 40 station dialysis center ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and staff.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Health System Management
High Ppint , NC
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Health System Management
High Point, NC
02.2006 - 04.2008
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC12.2007
Skills
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Decision Making
- In-service Programs
- Time Management
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Supervision
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Patient Care Assessment
- Facility Oversight
- HIPAA Guidelines
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Health Systems Management
01.2011 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Health System Management
02.2008 - 12.2010
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Health System Management
02.2006 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College