Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse or Risk

Dieone Ott RN, B.S., C.N.P.M, LNC. 4545 W. Malaga Drive LaPorte, Indiana (219) 325-8732 (H) (219) 363-6255 [email protected] Professional Objective: I am interested in a position in Nursing Management/Risk Management/QA/ or QI at any northwest Indiana location. I have management experience, as well as bedsid e experience, and I am available for immediate hire. I will be moving into your area and have researched your mission, vision, values, and reputation and would welcome an opportunity to be part of your team. Leadership background, driven, d edicated, hospital experienced Registered Nurse with a Bachelor degree in Health Administration, Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Non-profit Management, Cert ification in Legal Nurse Consulting, and am currently working toward my Masters in Public Administration with a focus in Health Administration. I will have comp leted my masters degree in 2011 through Indiana University Northwest. Education: **M.P.A. in Health Administration (Currently attending Indiana University toward degree) Master degree in 2011 **Bachelor of Science in Health Administration Indiana University (academic honors) December 2002 **Associate Degree in Nursing Indiana University (academic honors) May 1995 **Licensed Practical Nurse Ivy Tech (academic honors) August 1992 License: *Current Registered Nurse Licensed in Indiana Certifications: *Non Profit Management May 2010, (Post Baccalaureate) (Indiana University Northw est) *CPR *Neonatal Resuscitation *Legal Nurse Consulting *NRP Special Skills: *Chart Auditing *Financial Management *Statistics for grant writing/ re-allocations * Knowledge of Medicare-Medicaid through work experience and education *Human Resource education *Experience in charting, compliance, and legal issues in healthcare as a Legal Nurse Consultant *Care Plan review/revision *Policy review/revision *Leadership skills/ charge nurse *Multi-tasking/ Prioritization / Coordination * Quality assessment/ Quality improvement experience *Trainer/ Preceptor for staff and students * Participation in Magnet Survey process preparation

*Childbirth educator/ Lactation educator *JCAHO readiness *Computer skills in Works, Cerner, Excel, PowerPoint, RL Solutions, Citr ix, Unity, ADP, EMR, Chorus

Career/Academic Achievements: *Planning and implementing of new pre-registration program for Maternal Health Unit 2008 *Academic group review for Northwest Indiana United Way Day of Caring annual event presenting findings at annual board meeting regarding marketing, volunteer eval uation, events, and presenting tools to increase participation and volunteer dedication and satisfa ction. United Way of Northwest Indiana in turn, took those suggestions and implemented them into th e following year (2011) Day of Caring *Successful direction of mother/baby Home Visit Program achieving goa ls and outcomes/Statistics *Magnet Survey readiness as well as JCAHO readiness *QA representative *Hugs Security System trainer and super user for unit staff *Safety representative *Restraint trainer for unit staff *Previous CPR Instructor *Experienced and effective charge nurse *100% Arbor Survey Satisfaction for Maternal Health Home Visit Progra m Experience: Internship: Completed 6 week internship in Risk Management at LaPorte Hospital May-June 2010 : *Experience in Risk Assessments *Experience in Joint Commission compliance *Experience in CMS reporting events *Experience in National Patient Safety Goals, PPRas *Experience in follow up and feedback in event reporting *Experience in RL event reporting system Charge Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery, Pos t Partum, Pre-0p/ Post Surgical 1996-2010: *Excellent interpersonal skills, time management, and problem solv ing skills *Experience in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, a nd evaluating unit activities *Familiarity with Studer Principles *Experience working in a shared-government environment *Pre-op preparation for surgical patients, admitting, assessment, education *Quality improvement/Quality Assessment *All patient care, IVas, Post-op recoveries, emergencies, mother/ newborn deliveries *Charge nurse responsible for staffing, census, and all patient c are

*Safety representative for Obstetrics Unit *Hugs Security system super user/trainer *Ongoing policy review and revision *Editor for LaPorte Hospital Caring Touch Monthly Newsletter *Experience in initiating and updating appropriate care plans specific to patient needs and diagnosis *Joint Commission readiness *Magnet readiness *Experience in all aspects of labor and delivery *Excellent planning and problem solving skills *Experience in post-op care and treatment for all gynecologic al surgical services *Leader in evaluation, implementation, early intervention and emergent patient care issues Home Visit Nurse for Mot her-Baby program at LaPorte Hospital 1998-2009: *Produced quarterly statistic reports *Organized appropriate follow up with community organizations specific to patient needs *Experience with client care in their home setting *Practicing excellent assessment skills *Leader in evaluation, implementation, early intervention an d emergent patient care issues *Experience in initiating appropriate plans of care specific to patient needs and diagnosis *Phone triage experience *Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and physicians *Excellent verbal and written skills *Excellent organizational skills and appropriate follow up Independent Legal Nurse Consultant 1993- Current: *Independent review of legal-medical cases for merit, fraud, and tampering *Independent consults with attorneyas plaintiff and defense regarding medical issues *Develop and produce complete reports, recommendations, and time-lines specific to the case Staff Nurse in Transitional Care at LaPorte Hospital 1992-1996: *Focus in long term care population including assessments in all areas of care *Experience in wound care, drains, IVas, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, orthopedic concerns, central lines *Participated in care conferences with staff, patients, fam ilies, and physicians Committees: *Peer Review *Clinical Education Council *Documentation Representative *QA/QI representative Memberships: * ANA *Awhonn * Phi Beta Kappa National Leadership Society Community Service: *United Way Volunteer, 2009 * C.A.S.A. volunteer for abused or neglected children2003-2005

* Pop Warner Dance coach, 1999-2003