Donna Diamond
Bradenton
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Vertical Home Health (temporary)
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
LPN
Majestic Care (temporary)
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided support during routine medical procedures to enhance patient comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Source Medical Staffing (temporary Assignments)
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
LPN
Leaderstatt Agency (temporary Assignments)
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in home health settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN
Crossbreeze Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Trach care
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- EMR / EHR
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Licensed practical nurse
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Intravenous medications
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse License - 1995- Current
- CPR/BLS Certified- Current
- CE's current
Timeline
LPN
Vertical Home Health (temporary)
01.2024 - 03.2024
LPN
Majestic Care (temporary)
02.2023 - 12.2023
LPN
Leaderstatt Agency (temporary Assignments)
09.2022 - 12.2022
LPN
Source Medical Staffing (temporary Assignments)
05.2022 - 12.2023
LPN
Crossbreeze Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2019