Diane O'Hara
East Aurora, NY 14052
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PROFILE
• Motivated high-energy Administrator/Educator/Registered Nurse.
• Possess strong communication and written skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
EMPLOYMENT
06/2007-07/2014 Health Care Specialist, Erie 2Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, NY 14006
• Oversees and coordinates all phases of instruction and management of adult health programs.
• Maintain statistics and re-certification of programs with NYS State Education Departments, and NYS
Department of Health
• Monitor health programs effectiveness, and budget costs.
• Evaluation of clinical sites and classroom.
• Program development and curriculum for Home Health Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nurse
Assistant.
2013-2014 Care Givers Home Care, Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY
• Provide patient care as ordered by the Health Care Team members.
2007-2010 D’Youville College, Adjunct Faculty, Buffalo NY
• Prepare curriculum and Instruct Delivery of Health Care.
• Instruct Medicare/Medicaid, HMO’s, and Health Care Industry
2004-2007 Coordinator Health Careers, Erie 1 BOCES, West Seneca, NY 14224
• Coordinates all phases of the instructional programs for health careers including staff development, admissions,
community relations program development, instruction and curriculum.
• Monitor clinical assessment of students for licensing requirements.
2002-2004 Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor, Waters of Aurora Park, East Aurora, NY
• Develop and instruct educational protocols and mandatory staff development.
• Teach objectives and goals according to the NYS Department of Health.
1985-2005 Registered Nurse, Sisters Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Ambulatory Surgery 1997-2005
• Assist with pre and postoperative surgical interventions, which includes patient education.
• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, and time management according to daily schedule.
Pre-Admission Testing 1991-1997
• Educated patients of all ages regarding all phases of care as it related to their surgery.
• Processed accurate medical/surgical histories.
• Identified medical conditions, complications, and notified patient physicians.
Float Nurse 1990-1991
• Managed all aspects of care to patients including critical care, medical and surgical interventions.
Post-Partum 1993-1996 Per Diem
• Gave post-partum care and instructions.
Long Term Care Unit 1987-1990
• Assess residents, monitor progress, and provide medical needs.
• Provided direct nursing care as ordered by the physician and carried out care plan instructions.
• Medical/Surgical 1985-1987
• Preformed patient assessment treatment, and intervention as needed.
1982-1984 Licensed Particle Nurse/Registered Nurse, US Ethicare, Home Care, Buffalo, NY
• Ability to work independently per care plan instructions and with team members as the situation warrants.
Education
• D'Youville College, Buffalo NY
MS in Education, 2002
• D'Youville College, Buffalo NY
BS in Nursing, 1994
• Buffalo General School of Nursing, Buffalo NY
Diploma/Registered Nurse, 1983
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Wales Primary, East Aurora, NY 14052
• Developed and taught lessons as they pertained to the curriculum.
• Maintained and organized a plan book with lesson objectives.
• Created interactive activities and bulletin boards.
Student Teacher, Winchester Elementary, West Seneca, NY 14224
• Able to organize and teach a multiage classroom efficiently and effectively.
• Select appropriate planning needed for varied instructional approaches.
• Integrate lesson plans with History, Science, Math and Reading.
Math Tutor, Winchester Elementary, West Seneca NY, 14224
• Assist students with difficulty in math in an after school program.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• WordPerfect, Internet Applications, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel., EMR
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• New York State Health Occupations Education Association.
• New York State Council of Practical Nursing.
• New York State Nurses Association.
• School Administrators Association of NYS.
CERTIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association CPR & AED
• Substitute Teacher Training Seminar.
• RMSR # 105992014