DIANNA R. BURNS

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Fort Wayne, IN 46825

(H) 260-***-****

(Cell) 260-***-****

Email: adxlgs@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To become a member of a progressive organization that supports

quality education and health care

WORK EXPERIENCE:

April 2020 to present: Lutheran Hospital: Member of the Employee Health Department Covid Call Center staff

January 6, 2013 to Lutheran Hospital: Supervisor of the inpatient multispecialty and outpatient GI

April 2020 ambulatory units. Supervising 60+ staff in the day-to-day operations of each unit.

January 2012 to Parkview Health System: Manager of day-to-day operations of the Fort Wayne

October 2012 Endoscopy Center through March 2012. Manager of the Fort Wayne Endoscopy Center and Parkview Hospital Endoscopy from March 2012 thru May 2012. Following the closure of the Fort Wayne Endoscopy Center all operations were relocated to Parkview Hospital on Randallia June 1, 2012.

February 2003 to Fort Wayne Endoscopy Center: Administrator/Director; Billing Coordinator;

January 2012 Peer/Utilization/Tissue Review, Safety/Risk Management, Infection Control and Quality Improvement Chair

Successful completion of early AAAHC survey upon opening of the facility; successful completion of two additional AAAHC Surveys

Duties: Write, review and revise policies and procedures

Review and revise facility plans:

Peer Utilization/Tissue

Quality Improvement

Emergency Preparedness

Fire Safety

Infection Control

Safety/Risk Management

Staff evaluations and competencies

Survey and accreditation preparation

Coordinate performance of equipment and facility preventative maintenance

Accounts Payable coding and approval

Review CPT codes for billing

Oversee the front office and clinical arenas

Ordering of specialty endoscopic items

Budget preparation

Interview and hiring of new staff

December 1995 to Premier Surgery Center: Endoscopy Manager; Risk Management and

February 2003 Performance Improvement Coordinator; Infection Control Nurse; and oversee the Safety Training Officer

Duties: Assist in performance of endoscopic procedures

Scheduling

Order and stock endoscopic supplies and

equipment

Orient new endoscopy nurses and technicians to the clinical aspect of endoscopy

Write, review and revise facility policies and procedures

Review and revise facility Plans for:

Peer/Utilization Review

Performance Improvement

Emergency Preparedness

Utilities Management

Safety and Security

Tuberculosis

Infection Control

Management of Information

January 1987 to Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Inc.: Clinical Program Coordinator,

December 1995 Gastroenterology

Duties: Prepare, analyze and control unit budget

Staffing

Oversee ordering, stocking equipment and supplies

Scheduling

Assist in performance of gastrointestinal procedures under

the supervision of the gastroenterologist

Provide reports and statistics as needed

Interview and hire of new unit personnel

Orient new employees to the clinical aspects of their

position during integration into the unit

EDUCATION: Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) – renewed by continuing education:

1994,1999, 2004

Initial Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse certification obtained in 1988

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences

College of St. Francis, December 1985

Registered Nurse, Diploma

Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, May 1976

Graduate West Noble High School, 1973

EXPERIENCE: Regional: Indiana Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates

Multiple positions within the organization between 1985

to current

Membership Chair

Program Committee member and Chair

Nominations and Elections Chair

Policy, Procedure and Bylaws Chair

President – 4 separate 2 year terms

Multi-Regional Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates

Planning Committee x 10 years (5 state involvement)

National : Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

Multiple positions within the organization between

1995 to 2005

Practice Committee member

Nomination and Elections Committee member

Director of Special Interest Groups

Budget and Finance Committee member

Director of Education Committee

Director of Communications

Policy, Procedure and Bylaws Chair

Secretary

2015-Current

Infection Prevention Task Force

American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN)

2009 – 2010 President

2007 – 2008 ABCGN Board

GI-Specific Review Committee

Re-Certification Review Committee

2005-2007 Item Writer/Review Committee

2019-2020 Nominations & Elections Committee

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