Dianne Pedrin
Monticello,IA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in home health settings. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. Experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to patients. Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance. Proficient in effectively using Healthcare First and Microsoft Office to manage patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager Home Health
Above And Beyond Home Health Care Inc
Monticello, IA
12.2005 - Current
- Providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results and communicating to Physicians.
Director of Nursing
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Monticello, Iowa
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Nurse
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Monticello, Iowa
07.1996 - 01.2002
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MI05.1996
Skills
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Quality Patient Care
- Customer Satisfaction
- Managing Patient Cases
- Case Conferences
- Home Health Care
- Coaching Leadership
- Managed Care
Certification
- Licensed RN 1996-current
- WOCN Certified 2012- Current
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager Home Health
Above And Beyond Home Health Care Inc
12.2005 - Current
Director of Nursing
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2002 - 12.2004
Nurse
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.1996 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gogebic Community College