Diann Humphrey
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, infection control, and team collaboration. Committed to implementing comprehensive care plans that enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midlands Center
West Columbia, South Carolina
05.1994 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring alignment with individual health needs and treatment goals.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Implemented infection control practices to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise to deliver critical care and support life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Patient care planning
- EHR documentation
- Charting
- Medical recordkeeping
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Infection control
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- Emergency procedures
- Procedure preparations
- Care coordination
- Long-term care
- Team collaboration
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Quality improvement
- Safety compliance
- Policy compliance
- Documentation
- Data collection
- Intake and discharge
- Supply restocking
- Body mechanics
- Sanitation
- Feeding pumps
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Culturally sensitive
- [Language] proficiency
- Administrative skills
- Procedure preparations
- Strong clinical judgment
- Sanitation
- Medical screening
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midlands Center
05.1994 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina