DIANE MURPHY, RN, BSN Medical and Rehabilitation Consultant

Contact information:  Phone 810-678-8690

REHABILITATION CASE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, Contractual Employee Metamora, Michigan Medical and Rehabilitation Consultant 2/07 – Present

• Strong physical assessment skills based on previous intensive care background.
• Expertise in assessment and care planning for catastrophic injuries and chronic illnesses.
• Skilled in identifying available resources.
• Strong Networking ability.
• Collaboration with physicians and other health care providers.

DIANE MURPHY & ASSOCIATES, LLC Metamora, Michigan Owner, Field Case Manager 8/05 to Present

• Provide comprehensive, cost-effective case management services for auto-related and work injuries.
• Coordination of medical and rehabilitation services.
• Effective collaboration with physicians and health care providers.
• Extensive experience with traumatic brain injury.
• Knowledgeable of available resources and rehabilitation programs.

WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL Troy, Michigan 9/86 to Present

• Registered nurse in the PACU, 9/01 to present.  Utilization of assessment skills and providing care for patients in the post-anesthesia phase following surgery.
• Registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit, 7/90 to 9/01.  Provided care for acutely ill patients.  Expertise in physical assessment.  Collaboration with physicians and health care team in plan of care.  Compassionate and supportive of patients and families in critical care setting.  Charge nurse, preceptor and scheduling coordinator.
• Registered nurse in the Telemetry Unit, 12/86 to 7/90.  Assessment and monitoring of cardiac patients.
• Extensive patient and family teaching.

SYNERGY REHABILITATION SYSTEMS Royal Oak, Michigan Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant 9/00 to 8/05

• Coordination of medical case management and rehabilitation services for auto-related and work-injured clients.
• Comprehensive assessments with short- and long-term care planning.
• Collaboration with health care team.
• Focus to return client to optinal level of functioning with potential return to work.

HARPER HOSPITAL Detroit, Michigan 8/84 to 9/86

• Assistant nurse manager, Telemetry Unit (85/86).  Provided nursing care for acutely ill cardiac patients.  Supervised nursing staff and assistants.  Responsible for evaluations and disciplinary action.
• Registered nurse in Telemetry Unit (84/85).  Assessment and care of cardiac patients.  Supervised LPN staff.

SAINT JOHN’S HOSPITAL Detroit, Michigan 12/83 to 8/84

• Registered nurse in Thoracic Step-down Telemetry Unit.
• Assessment and care of medical and surgical cardiac patients.
• Care planning and patient education.  Charge nurse with preceptor responsibilities.
• Coordinated the scheduling for the midnight staff.

EDUCATION

• 1986:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Nazareth College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• 1983:  Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Macomb Community College, Mount Clemens, Michigan.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• RN:  State of Michigan.  Expires 3/31/12
• Critical care certification classes

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Member of Professional Nurse Practice Committee, Beaumont Hospital – March 2007 to present
• Member of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Team, Beaumont Hospital – 1990 to 2001
• Member of Nursing-Physician Liaison Committee, Beaumont Hospital – 1992 to 2000

SEMINARS/CONTINUING EDUCATION

• 2010 URAC Ethics Framework Class for Case Managers and Rehab Counselors, sponsored by AAACEUs.com, Denver, CO.  Online training.  June 13, 2010.
• 2010 URAC Cultural Competency, sponsored by AAACEUs.com, Denver, CO.  Online training.  June 13, 2010.
• Customer Communications:  Important Tactics for Successful Interactions, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA.  Online training.  January 26, 2010. 
• Laying the Foundation for Successful Customer Interactions, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA.  Online training.  January 15, 2010. 
• Working with People with Chronic Pain, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA.  Online training.  December 12, 2009. 
• Treatments for PTSD, and the EMDR Option, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA.  Online training.  December 12, 2009.
• The Psychology of Chronic Pain and Pain Management: 2007, sponsored by Anderson Continuing Education, Sacramento, CA. Correspondence course. September 28, 2009.
• 1-on-1 Paradigm Central, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA. Telephonic training. September 4, 2009.
• Auto Provider Forms, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA. Online training. September 4, 2009.
• Intro to CATS, sponsored by Paradigm Management Services, LLC, Concord, CA. Online training. September 4, 2009.
• Rehabilitation Nursing: Process, Application, & Outcomes, Third Edition, Section B, sponsored by Anderson Continuing Education, Sacramento, CA. Mail order/home study program and exam–35 contact hours.  Completed April 27, 2009.
• Breast Cancer 3-Day.  Endurance Event Nursing approved by Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit, MI.  September 30, 2007.
• Healthcare provider.  Successfully completed the national cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association for the BLS for Healthcare Providers Program, Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI.  March 2007.
• Michigan Health & Rehab Conference, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Wright & Filippis and The Filippis Foundation, Troy Marriot Hotel, Troy, MI.  May 18, 2006.
• ACLS provider.  Successfully completed the national cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association for the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Program, Southfield, MI.  April 25, 2006.
• Type 2 Diabetes Course #HS 845T, Nursing Education of America.  Mail order course.  May 7 to June 6, 2005.