Tanya Diller
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Banner Rehabilitation Hospital West
Peoria, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop tailored care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery strategies.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Lake Pleasant Post Acute
Peoria, AZ
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Abrazo Heart Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical findings.
- Implemented time management strategies effectively balancing multiple responsibilities while delivering high-quality care under pressure.
- Skilled in recognizing early warning signs of potential complications or worsening conditions, enabling timely interventions that prevented further deterioration.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of patient care.
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation of all assessments, interventions, evaluations, and communications related to patient care within the telemetry unit environment.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Behavioral Health Technician
Serenity Homes
Laveen, AZ
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Emergency Department Technician
Tubac City Regional Healthcare Corp
Tuba City, AZ
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency in high-pressure environments.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Administered IVs, medications, wound dressings, assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality treatment plans.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ08-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ05-2012
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
University of New Mexico
Gallup, NM12-2005
Health Information Management Journeyman Cert - Health Information Management
USAF Tech School
Shepard AFB, TX11-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- Emergency response and procedures
- Cardiac care
- Hospice and palliative care
- FLUENT IN Navajo
- Seizure management
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Banner Rehabilitation Hospital West
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lake Pleasant Post Acute
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Abrazo Heart Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Serenity Homes
01.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Department Technician
Tubac City Regional Healthcare Corp
03.2010 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coconino Community College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
University of New Mexico
Health Information Management Journeyman Cert - Health Information Management
USAF Tech School