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DIANE J. DYNKOWSKI

Plymouth,WI

Summary

Health Care Professional with solid and diverse experience within educational, clinical and volunteer environments. A creative, empathetic and energetic self-starter, skilled at quickly assessing patient/client/ student needs and designing a framework for treatment/development/learning. Possesses a mindset of life- long learning with the ability to work effectively either independently or as part of a team. Areas of expertise include pediatric health care, working with people with disabilities, patient education, student education and curriculum development. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

School nurse

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Responsibilities included providing first aid, administered medications, and health education to student and staff
  • Education on Covid protocols for students and staff
  • Communication with staff, family and healthcare providers
  • Communication with family regarding student health and referral for outside medical intervention
  • Documentation of student illness and care provided
  • AED and CPR review with staff
  • Monitor AED equipment
  • Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.

first aide

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
10.2011
  • Care to participants and monitored student nurse volunteers.

CCD instructor

ST FRANCIS BORGIA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Collaborated with church staff in the education of middle school students in the catholic faith.

Assistant professor

MARIAN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Responsibilities included didactic and clinical education of senior level nursing students in the areas of pediatric nursing and nursing leadership
  • Also coordinated pediatric clinical rotations in various settings throughout Fox Valley, Madison and Milwaukee area
  • Developed lectures and exams for senior level nursing students (40-60 students per session)
  • Reviewed exam scores and developed improvement strategies for students
  • Evaluated student educational needs, and initiated referrals for students who needed further assistance
  • Reviewed the nursing curriculum at the end of each academic year, and helped to develop and implement changes in the curriculum
  • Active participant in developing the new nursing curriculum
  • Assisted with the A and E of the school of Nursing curriculum as part of the committee.

THORSEN AND WEBSTER TRANSITIONAL SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Health room volunteer/ health screening
  • Collaborated with school staff to initiate health care screening of students in the Cedarburg school system
  • Administrated vision, hearing, and Scoliosis screenings and made referrals for further assessment when necessary.

Clinical Instructor

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for senior level nursing students in pediatric clinical setting at Children's Hospital of WI
  • Critical care unit
  • Assigned and monitored students’ progress in the clinical setting
  • Interacted with the hospital staff to promote optimal learning experiences for the students
  • Evaluated student skills related to direct care of pediatric patients
  • (8-10 students per rotation)
  • Gauged student theoretical knowledge through the evaluation of clinical paperwork
  • Assessed the students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to direct patient care
  • Guided nursing student critical thinking during the clinical rotation and post conference discussion.

APN Clinical educator

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Provided direct clinical supervision of senior nursing students during their critical care rotation
  • Evaluated student skills related to direct patient care of pediatric patients (8-10 students per rotation)
  • Gauged student theoretical knowledge through the evaluation of clinical paperwork and presentations
  • Assessed students ability to apply theoretical knowledge to direct patient care

Clinical staff, relief charge nurse

DIANE J. DYNKOWSKI, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Responsibilities included direct nursing care to the pediatric patient both non emergent and emergent medical activities
  • Participated on the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation team and assisted with physician invasive procedures
  • Also assisted in training/mentoring of new graduate nurses and ancillary staff.

Education

MSN -

Pediatric Nurse -

Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing

Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
12.1991

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Terminology
  • Emergency Care
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • EMR Systems
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Health Care Consultation
  • Child Health Education
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Student Care Management
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Compassionate and Caring

Timeline

School nurse

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2021 - 06.2021

first aide

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
10.2011

CCD instructor

ST FRANCIS BORGIA
01.2011 - 01.2014

Assistant professor

MARIAN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2014

THORSEN AND WEBSTER TRANSITIONAL SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2013

Clinical Instructor

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 01.2013

APN Clinical educator

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI
01.2001 - 01.2013

Clinical staff, relief charge nurse

DIANE J. DYNKOWSKI, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI
01.1995 - 01.2001

MSN -

Pediatric Nurse -

Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing

Marquette University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wayne State University
DIANE J. DYNKOWSKI