Diane Velarde
Sandy,UT
Summary
Diligent Mental Health Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pine Creek Rehab And Nursing
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Sandstone
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
Registered Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Facilitated non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care to preserve patient autonomy, dignity and rights
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Worked on multiple floors including, Adolescent, Military, Detox, Critical Stabilization and General Psych
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Extensive experience with adolescent population in an acute care setting
- Led supportive discussions and sessions with patients and their families regarding Mental Health disorders
- Handled crisis situations appropriately with patients and members of staff
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
Lakeview Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
09.2014 - 05.2019
University Of Neuropsychiatric Institute
02.2012 - 07.2014
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Salt Lake, UT05.2009
Skills
- Medi-Tech
- EPIC
- Licensed RN
- Microsoft
- Long-term care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- RN License
- BLS
- MANDT
- CPI
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 10 patients in Mental Health environment.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 25 patients in Long Term environment.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pine Creek Rehab And Nursing
08.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Sandstone
06.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2023
Lakeview Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
09.2014 - 05.2019
University Of Neuropsychiatric Institute
02.2012 - 07.2014
- RN License
- BLS
- MANDT
- CPI
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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