Diane Kessler

Endoscopy Lab

• Circulator, Pre-op, and PACU-Endoscopy Procedures.
• Circulator, Pre-op, and PACU Physiatry Procedures.
• Endoscopy Technician
• Relief Charge
• Unit-Based Council Secretary
• Preceptor

Emory Clinic ASC and Emory University Hospital (February 2024-present)

• Circulator, Pre-op and PACU - Endoscopy procedures
• Circulator for Urology Cystoscopies
• Pre-op and PACU - Opthalmic Surgical procedures
• PACU -physiatry procedures

Providence Alaska Hospital (May 2023-October 2023)

• Endoscopy circulator including pediatrics
• Endoscopy Technician

Northside Gwinnett Hospital (December 2022-February 2023)

• Circulator, Pre-op and PACU- Endoscopy procedures

Endoscopy Lab (2018-2024)

• Pre-op, Procedural and PACU responsibilities in a high volume, high acuity GI lab averaging 50-70 cases per day
• Circulator for Colonoscopies, Endoscopies, ERCPs, Advanced Endoscopy procedures, POEMs, Bronchoscopy, ION, EBUS, EUS, PEG Tube placements, Thoracentesis, Pleurex Catheters
• Safety Coach, Relief charge, preceptor and Endoscopy Tech

Cardiac Observation/Progressive Care Unit (2013-2018)

• Staff nurse and a relief charge nurse on a cardiac telemetry/progressive care unit in a not-for profit 400+ bed metro Atlanta community hospital
• Skilled in managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias, valvular disease, cardiac drips, management of heart failure, pre/post catheterizations, pacemakers and cardioversion.
• Manages acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease processes
• Preceptor of newly graduated and Horizon nurses

• Determined eligibility for hospice admission after careful review of medical history and patient assessment
• Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs and worked closely with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans and ensure quality care for all patients
• Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life care and available resources
• Directed patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family through continued assessment, intervention and education. Managed an interdisciplinary group (IDG) consisting of CNAs, LPNs and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care
• Partnered with assisted living, personal care home and SNF staff whose residents were on hospice-ensuring ongoing communication, education of staff and collaboration with end of life comfort and resident goals.

• Provided palliative and end of life care in outpatient settings including ALFs, SNFs, Personal Care Homes, and private residences
• Managed all aspects of patient care, including plan of care, symptom management, medication management, DME needs, ongoing family education and emotional support.
• Established, implemented and evaluated goals and objectives for hospice services while coordinating the total care of the patient, including communicating with the IDT members, families, attending MDs and facility wellness coordinators.