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Diana Panoutsos

@dianapanoutsos

Registered Nurse delivering compassionate acute care and patient education, seeking neurosurgical or orthopedic medical device sales.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m a passionate registered nurse seeking advancement into neurosurgical or orthopedic device sales, where I can make a lasting impact on patients while helping advance medical technology.

I’m a Registered Nurse focused on compassionate, patient-centered acute care, collaborating with physicians across neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, and endocrinology to deliver evidence-based care that respects patient and parent preferences. Since joining Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, I’ve provided care ranging from intensive short-term treatment to long-term chronic condition management.

I educate patients and families on complex medical conditions, treatment plans, and care procedures—using clear language, visual aids, and ongoing support—and I’ve effectively taught over 200 patients and families, contributing to a 30% improvement in optimal health outcomes. I’m also recognized for clinical excellence through being a 2x DAISY Award recipient and for participating in nurse interview processes to help ensure quality care standards.

Before nursing, I built a strong foundation through roles as a Nursing Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and childcare provider—strengthening my ability to coordinate care, maintain infection control and safety standards, and communicate clearly with diverse teams and families.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Registered Nurse

Current

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Collaborated with neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, and endocrinology physicians to deliver acute care and personalized treatment plans, incorporating patient and parent preferences. Educated 200+ patients and families on complex medical conditions and care procedures, contributing to a 30% improvement in optimal health outcomes.

Acute Care Nursing Patient Education Neurosurgery Support Orthopedic Endocrinology Coordination Clinical Best Practice Adherence

Nursing Care Technician

Mercy South Hospital

Apr 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Coordinated interprofessional care and communication across 7 hospital units, managing care for up to 12 patients while meeting satisfaction scores of 95% or higher. Assisted in creating tailored care plans aligned with clinical standards and supported beneficial patient outcomes.

Care Coordination Communication Patient Management (Up To 12)Patient Support

Childcare Provider

Self-Employed Childcare Provider

Jun 2015 - Aug 2022 (7 years 2 months)

Supervised and supported children ages two months to ten years, creating individualized behavior management strategies and providing daily care and developmental support. Streamlined communication with parents to reinforce each child’s growth and well-being.

Behavior Management Age Appropriate Activities Routine Building

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Center

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Provided direct patient care for up to 15 residents per shift, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Ensured infection control and safety standards were followed across three floors and earned recognition for reliability, compassion, and attention to detail.

Mobility Caring And Compassion Multi Floor Coordination Attention To Detail