Donna Diliberto
Liverpool,NY
Summary
- Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over Thirty Four years of experience in healthcare.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Recovery Care Center
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse,NY
04.2010 - 04.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting staff, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with doctors and PA's about patient's needs or status.
- Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Ensure top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- Collaborated with doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignment.
- Oversaw activity and development of 4 to 6 nursing professionals.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Ensured safety and well-bring of patients.
- Monitored and performed many codes with the code team.
- Upheld departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Staff Nurse, Recovery Care Center
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
09.1998 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored and performed many codes with the code team.
Staff Nurse Maternal-Child
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
03.1992 - 08.1998
- Provided emotional support to women and their newborn.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and support to expectant mothers during prenatal, labor, and postpartum stages.
- Streamlined communication among team members for efficient coordination of patient care plans.
- Remained current on emerging trends in obstetrics and gynecology through continuing education opportunities, implementing new practices when appropriate for enhanced patient care.
- Worked with Social Services with assistance for the mother and newborn.
- Assisted pediatricians by medicating and prepping a newborn for circumcision.
- Provided care and compassion to mothers who's newborn were in NICU.
- Worked as a charge nurse for the floor and nursery.
- Assisted mothers who were breastfeeding with technique of breastfeeding and support.
- Provided the family unit with comfort and support in caring for a newborn.
Staff Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
01.1991 - 03.1992
- Assessed and monitored patients requiring cardiac telemetry, ventilator support, implantable cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker, chest tubes, and cardiac cath procedure.
- Writing and updating nursing care plans
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control standards and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Supported families in navigating complex medical decisions by providing clear explanations and offering emotional support.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, promoting optimal recovery for each patient in the unit.
- Provided comfort care to the patient and family.
Nurse Extern Progressive Care Unit
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
03.1989 - 12.1990
- Assisted the nurses with caring for patients in the progressive care unit, intensive care unit, and coronary care unit.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY12.1990
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts / Science -
Maria Regina College
Syracuse, NY05.1986
Skills
- Promoted the misson, vision, and values of the hospital Collaborate with Physicians, Social workers, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, and other Registered nurses to help facilitate patient care and recovery Strong skills in teaching patients and families on post op care and medications after surgery Team oriented with critical thinking and creative problem solving skills Professional nurse who pays attention to detail and prioritize patient safety working on a busy outpatient surgical floor
- Compassionate nurse of 34 years at Crouse Hospital and 14 years as permanent charge nurse
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Recovery Care Center
Crouse Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2024
Staff Nurse, Recovery Care Center
Crouse Hospital
09.1998 - Current
Staff Nurse Maternal-Child
Crouse Hospital
03.1992 - 08.1998
Staff Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Crouse Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1992
Nurse Extern Progressive Care Unit
Crouse Hospital
03.1989 - 12.1990
Diploma in Nursing -
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts / Science -
Maria Regina College