Diana Krupinski, APRN

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Casselberry, FL 32707

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adv7yp@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 45 years’ experience in nursing. Known for expertise in primary, acute and chronic care practices. Exceptional communication, leadership, and work ethic. Interested in continuing practice in palliative medicine and hospice care.

Education

4/2014 APRN-BC

Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

09/2008 Master of Arts Management Science

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ

05/2001 Master of Science Nursing Practice

University of Phoenix, Maitland,

10/1991 Bachelor of Science Nursing Practice

Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL

4/1977 Associate of Science Nursing Practice

Valencia College, Orlando, FL

Experience

12/05/2022- 3/04/2023

Orlando Health Cancer Institute Orlando, Fl. APRN-BC

Palliative Care

Worked with three palliative care physicians providing symptom and pain management for oncology patients that are currently receiving receiving curative and palliative treatment for oncology diagnoses.

Supported inpatient APRNs for cancer patients that are hospitalized for symptoms out of control.

Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and chaplains to achieve common goals.

Build and nurture relationships with families to foster goals of care conversations to promote holistic comfort care for both for patients with new diagnoses as well as patients currently receiving treatment (curative and palliative)

Make referrals to physical therapy, nutrition, spiritual care, as well as hospice services

9/2017-11/30/2022

Vitas Healthcare Maitland, FL. APRN-BC Palliative Care

Conduct in home and hospital patient assessments, order diagnostic test, interpret and prescribe daily to improve quality of life for hospice patients and their families.

Build and nurture relationships with families to foster goals of care conversations to promote holistic comfort care for both acute and chronic illnesses.

Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to achieve common goals. Provide face to face and telehealth visits.

Assist admission team with palliative care and hospice care discussions to encourage hospice decisions as appropriate. Able to work autonomously, problem solve and viewed as a leader with exceptional communication and organizational skills

Provided outpatient palliative clinic visits for oncology patient at The ORHS Outpatient Cancer Clinic for 2 years. My responsibilities included evaluating and treating patient’s independently. This would include: writing prescriptions for symptom management (including scheduled drugs as well as narcotics). The clinic was a joint relationship between ORHS and Vitas Healthcare. The clinic was overseen by Dr. Mary Busowski.

During a relationship with HCA Lake Monroe, responded to physician referrals for Goals of Care and discussed Advanced Directives. Documented discussions in medical records

6/2014-9/2017

Mid-Florida Adult Healthcare Longwood, FL. APRN-BC

Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations

Order labs, and diagnostic tests. Interpret, educate, and treat accordingly. Treated both acute and chronic medical conditions including diabetes, COPD, CHF, asthma, and cancer.

6/2014-1/2016

Family Healthcare of Central Florida Kissimmee, FL. APRN-BC

Examine patients, medical records

Order and study diagnostic tests

Diagnose acute and chronic health conditions and illnesses

Prescribe medications

Inform patients about health conditions and medications

Maintain accurate records

5/2009-9/2014

Vitas Healthcare Maitland, FL Clinical Manager, RN, BSN

Managed care from admission to discharge for up to 100 hospice patients.

Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process

Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of RNs, Social Workers, Chaplains, Physicians, HHAs, and Patient Care Secretaries

Maintained team census between 50-100 patients Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Conducted agenda driven meetings with leadership to address concerns and specific market changes.

12/2008-5/2009

Florida Hospital Home Infusion, Orlando, FL. Director of Nursing

Coordinated home infusion nursing care starting peripheral IV’s, administering antibiotics, chemotherapy, and immunoglobulin therapy. Train RN colleagues on IV protocols

11/2005-12/2008

Vitas Healthcare Maitland, FL Clinical Manager, RN, BSN

Coordinated in home care for critically ill hospice patients with a census of 1500 patients and a team of 300 medical staff.

Participated in hiring, training, and coaching of staff.

Conducted agenda driven meetings with leadership to address concerns and specific market changes.

08/1995 - 10/2005

Advent Health Orlando, FL. Director of Case Management

Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards to maximize revenue cycle.

Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients.

Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.

Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention.

Developed and administered budgets, authorized expenditures, and monitored financial indicators to improve profitability.

Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.

Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs

. Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.

Key Skills

Clinical expertise in geriatrics and chronic disease

Team spirit with positive attitude

Compassionate and kind Exceptional communication skills

Affiliations

Florida Advanced Practice Organization Central Florida

Advanced Practice Organization Member

AANP Member

HPNA

CPR certified (4/2021-4/2023)

Previous member Sigma Theta Tau:

Nursing Honor Society

Credentialed at Orlando Regional Healthcare and Central Florida Regional Hospital

DEA license

Leadership

Known for strong supervisory, management and leadership skills with extensive knowledge in long term care, geriatrics, and chronic illness.

Demonstrated success achieving business matrix goals.

Excellent internal and external client relations

Strong business acumen, analysis, and business planning experience.

Ability to create and maintain a caring culture.

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