DIANA LOT
Tappen,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, mental health assessments and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department
Hutt Valley DHB
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided service to a general medicine, surgical, burns and mental health unit covering ages 0-15.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Represented the ward as a union delegate.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the pediatric unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department
Northern Lights Regional Health Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided service to a general medicine, surgical, and mental health pediatric unit-ages ranged from 0-16.
- Assisted in Maternity and Adult Surgical units as needed.
- Provided leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation across a continuum of care.
- Advocated for mental health patients and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide the best care.
- Worked as charge nurse and manage the unit alone on an as needed basis.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Keyano College
05.2018
Registered For The BLS Provider Course
Vancouver, BC11.2023
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) -
Hutt Valley DHB
Lower Hutt, New Zealand03.2023
Pediatric Life Support (PLS) -
Hutt Valley DHB
Lower Hutt, New Zealand09.2022
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -
Alberta Health Service
Fort McMurray, AB06.2019
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) -
Alberta Health Service
04.2019
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Diabetes Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Family Education
References
Sagni Prasad
64-027-232-9169
Sagni.Prasad@huttvalleydhb.org.nz
Juanita Pilgrim
1-780-791-6050
Juanita.Pilgrim@albertahealthservices.ca
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department
Hutt Valley DHB
07.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department
Northern Lights Regional Health Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Keyano College
Registered For The BLS Provider Course
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) -
Hutt Valley DHB
Pediatric Life Support (PLS) -
Hutt Valley DHB
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -
Alberta Health Service
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) -
Alberta Health Service
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