DIANNA WILKINS
Shallowater,Tx
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Lamb Healthcare Center
Littlefield, Tx
02.2022 - Current
- Administration of IV, PO, SQ medications and treatments.
- Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff. (Covid patients)
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
Ranch at Dovetree
Lubbock, Tx
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Performed complete patient assessments, encompassing physical, physiological and emotional status, while they detoxed from alcohol and other substances.
- Performed surveillance/reporting of infectious disease. Trained staff on proper infection control measures.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Texas Select Staffing
Ft Worth, Tx
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Completed physical exams and collected medical histories to improve care planning.
- Administration of IV, PO, NGT medications, blood transfusions.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on disease prevention and prescribed treatments.
CHARGE NURSE
Trust Point Hospital
Lubbock, Tx
10.2012 - 09.2016
- Scheduled nursing staff, delegated assignments and monitored ratios to maintain optimal levels.
- Admitted, transferred and discharged patients according to policy.
- Administered medications and delivered treatments, including providing extensive wound care and management of multiple blood transfusions according to facility policies and state licensing requirements.
ICU TRAVEL NURSE
Ready Link Healthcare
Thousand Palms, Ca
12.2011 - 03.2012
- Evaluated plan of care effectiveness in critically ill critically patients.
- Administration of IV, PO, NGT, SQ medications.
- Acted in emergency patient care situations by following established ACLS protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
ICU STAFF NURSE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
07.2007 - 11.2011
- Evaluated plan of care effectiveness and made revisions on critically ill patients based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
- Acted in emergency patient care situations by following ACLS protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
- Tracked vital signs, laboratory data and responses to determine need for emergency intervention.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE / CARDIAC TELEMETRY
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, Az
03.2004 - 06.2007
- Completed continuous cardiac monitoring to recognize and intervene in cases of arrhythmias 4/2004-1/2005.
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral assessments on mental health patients and submitted findings to physicians, facilitating inpatient psychiatric transfers for better treatment.
DETOX REGISTERED NURSE
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, Tx
09.2002 - 03.2004
- Performed complete patient assessments, encompassing physical, physiological and emotional status as they detoxed from alcohol and other substances.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
12.1998 - 10.2000
- Call in patients prescribed medications to pharmacy.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations.
- Readied rooms, supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
UMC Home Health
Lubbock, Tx
10.1997 - 10.1998
- Collected specimens, drew blood and completed wound care in patients' homes.
- Took vital signs, notified physicians of abnormalities.
- Communicated with patients to clarify diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with other RNs and physicians to develop quality patient care plans.
- Took vital signs, examining temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Applied utilization criteria to facilitate resource management.
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Lubbock, Tx
07.1994 - 10.1997
- Identified deviations and patient wellness changes and made recommendations and adjustments to treatment plan.
- Established clear administrative controls and processes to help the team meet the outlined short- and long-term organizational objectives.
- Assisted with resident education and vision and hearing screenings.
- Checked and monitored both staff and resident immunization status, administration of vaccines.
Timeline
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Lamb Healthcare Center
02.2022 - Current
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
Ranch at Dovetree
06.2017 - 01.2022
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Texas Select Staffing
01.2017 - 06.2017
CHARGE NURSE
Trust Point Hospital
10.2012 - 09.2016
ICU TRAVEL NURSE
Ready Link Healthcare
12.2011 - 03.2012
ICU STAFF NURSE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
07.2007 - 11.2011
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE / CARDIAC TELEMETRY
Flagstaff Medical Center
03.2004 - 06.2007
DETOX REGISTERED NURSE
Covenant Medical Center
09.2002 - 03.2004
CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12.1998 - 10.2000
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
UMC Home Health
10.1997 - 10.1998
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
07.1994 - 10.1997