Brenda Diaz
3772 Bramblevine Circle, Lithonia,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Eastside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
- Promoted early bonding experiences between mothers and infants by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress through electronic medical records systems for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2011 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Applies the nursing process in the assessment and carew of low and high-risk antepartum and postpartum women of childbearing age.
- Maintains competency in interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for low and high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Fulton Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Assess fetal heart rate by electronic fetal monitoring.
- Assess intravenous for hydration and medication .
- Assist with anesthesiologist with epidural placement.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Med Surg
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
02.1997 - 03.2005
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Manage Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Pre-Eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
- Circulate in Operating Room with Cesarean Section.
- Manage High Risk patients with PIH, PEC, GDM, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
- Provide expedited HIV testing and counseling of mothers in labor with no documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing
Herbert H. Lehman College
Bronx, NY06.1996
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Health Information Access
- Preventive Healthcare
- Intramuscular Injections
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
NRP, BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Eastside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2011 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Fulton Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
03.2005 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Med Surg
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
02.1997 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing
Herbert H. Lehman College
NRP, BLS
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