Dianna Toler
Bean Station ,TN
Summary
During my time at Maxim Healthcare, I was blessed with the opportunity to follow the patient to school setting and provide care at the school setting and communicate with parent regarding the school day and events. Experienced with Type 1 and 2 diabetes, insulin administration, and monitoring glucose levels to maintain a healthy level.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center
Jefferson City, TN
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Maxim Healthcare Services
Greeneville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Home health Registered Nurse. Vent/trach/feeding tube/medication administered/full care. Pediatric and geriatric
Cardiac Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
Greeneville, TN
05.2019 - Current
- Currently working the Covid Unit. Prior to Covid, I worked the Cardiac Telemetry Med-Surg floor.
Home Health Care Aide
TN Choices
Greeneville, TN
11.2018 - Current
- I assist with Full activities of daily care. Showering, dressing, Medications, Transfers to the wheelchair/bedside commode, Transportation to appointments, Physical therapy assistance.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Greeneville, TN
12.2010 - 04.2012
Cashier/Customer Service
Save-A-Lot
Greeneville, TN
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Customer service at drop off and pick up window. Filling prescriptions according to the order for Pharmacist to check off.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Greeneville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing (4 years)
- Tube Feeding (4 years)
- Vital Signs (10 years)
- EMR Systems
- Computer Skills
- Epic (2 years)
- Medical Terminology
- Physical Examinations (4 years)
- Nursing Experience
- Basic Math (10 years)
- Home Care (2 years)
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience (3 years)
- Experience Administering Injections (4 years)
- Hospice Care
- Patient Care (10 years)
- Acute Care (10 years)
- Assisted Living (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (10 years)
- Analysis Skills (10 years)
- Anatomy Knowledge (10 years)
- Behavior Management (10 years)
- Negotiation (10 years)
- Risk Management (10 years)
- Conflict Management (10 years)
- Time Management (10 years)
- Organizational Skills (10 years)
- Nursing Experience (10 years)
- Patient Education (4 years)
- Patient Assessment (10 years)
- Venipuncture
- Microsoft Word
- Managed Care (4 years)
- Care plans (2 years)
- Medical Office Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Documentation review
- Nursing
- Hospital experience
- Vital signs
- Epic
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- English
- Pediatrics
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Cash register
- Critical care experience
- Geriatrics
- Care plans
- Home health
- Resident's rights
Certification
- RN
- Expires: November 2022
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) March 2022 to March 2024
- Compact State Nurse License
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
Cardiac Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
05.2019 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
TN Choices
11.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
12.2010 - 04.2012
Cashier/Customer Service
Save-A-Lot
05.2008 - 12.2010
Associate's degree - Nursing
Walters State Community College