Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
DIANE K. HIRTZEL
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, BOARD CERTIFIED
Brownstown, IN 47220
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Experienced and caring psychiatric nurse practitioner using evidence-based practice to provide patients with the best possible care. Diagnosis, medical and therapeutic management and monitoring of mental health conditions.
Vice President of the Board of Directors of Jackson County Mental Health America.
Member of the American Nurses Association.
Work Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Marathon Health – Columbus, Indiana
November 2020 to present
Provision of care in an employer clinic, client population three and over.
Provide both acute and chronic care management. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
Current DEA registration
Current BLS certification
Nurse Practitioner
Activate/Everside Healthcare (this company took Spectrum Healthcare’s place with Aisin in Seymour)
Seymour, Indiana
November 2014 to November 2020
Provided advance practice care for adults and children ages 3 and older for employees of an automotive production company and their families
Managed acute and chronic health conditions, including mental health conditions.
Provided evidence-based care for approximately 4,000 patients, including ordering and evaluating lab tests, ordering diagnostic studies and medication management
Acted as an advocate to assist patients in finding resources to improve their physical and psychosocial functioning.
Helped patients gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to improve their health.
Collaborated with physician and nurse practitioner colleagues when appropriate to provide excellent patient care.
Engaged in continuing medical education opportunities regularly.
Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students.
Nurse Practitioner
Spectrum Healthcare
Seymour, Indiana
February 2014 to November 2014
Provided medical and mental health care in a clinic located within a large automotive factory.
Followed evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health conditions.
Involved in health coaching and patient education with an emphasis on wellness.
Organized health-related company activities such as health fairs and mobile mammography.
Nurse Practitioner
Shalom Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 2008-February 2014
Managed a school-based health clinic serving the needs of 600 students in grades Kindergarten through sixth.
Diagnosed, treated and managed conditions commonly seen in pediatric primary care, including ADHD and behavioral disorders
Provided patient and family education on management of acute and chronic conditions
Coordinated special services such as mobile dentistry
Directly supervised the medical assistant
Provided appropriate immunizations following the CDC schedule
Registered Nurse
Schneck Medical Center
Seymour, Indiana
November 1998 to July 2008
Provided direct patient care in a variety of settings including pediatrics, postpartum and medical-surgical units
Educated patients on health conditions, treatments, health maintenance and discharge planning
Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse effects
Implemented care plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
Served as a resource for new employees
Maintained BLS and ACLS certifications
Registered Nurse
King’s Daughter’s Hospital
Madison, Indiana
October 1990 to November 1998
Provided nursing care for postpartum and pediatric patients and staff relief in medical-surgical units
Evaluated and monitored patient conditions
Provided education to patients and families to help them manage acute and chronic conditions
Discharge planning and education
Registered Nurse
Valle Vista Hospital
Greenwood, Indiana
1988-1989
Provided nursing care in child and adolescent mental health units
Administered medications
Monitored patient conditions
Provided patient and family education
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana
May 1987 to October 1990
Provided care for critically ill newborns and their families in NICU.
Assessed and monitored patient condition
Provided emergency care when needed
Managed are of patients on ventilators, including jet ventilators
Addressed psychosocial needs of babies and their parents
Education
Post-master’s certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health
Indiana University
May 2022
Master of Science in Nursing
Indiana University
Graduated in May 2007
Undergraduate Nursing
Indiana State University
Graduated in May 1987
High School
Avon High School
Avon, Indiana
Graduated in May 1984
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) – Psychiatric Mental Health throughout the Lifespan
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