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BONNI DIAZ

OKC,OK

Summary

Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage care for preoperative patients.
  • Assembling comprehensive information to ensure patient readiness for surgery, encompassing all necessary clearances
  • Conducting laboratory and diagnostic testing in hospital days to weeks preceding surgery.
  • Analyzing patient conditions with thorough documentation of health histories related to current and previous medical diagnoses and surgical interventions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.

Registered Nurse

OCOM
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Administered medications as prescribed for post-operative patients.
    Assessed patient conditions and provided timely interventions.
    Trained patients and families in post-operative care strategies to ensure effective recovery.
    Ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests to monitor patient progress.
    Took vital signs to evaluate patient health status.
    Responded to inquiries from patients and families regarding care and treatment.

Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Contract float pool nursing at OU Medicine, a level one trauma teaching hospital.
  • Working MICU, SICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, PACU, trauma stepdown, neuro stepdown, cardiac stepdown, surgical stepdown and medical stepdown units.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
  • Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
  • Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
  • Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.

Registered Nurse, PACU Coordinator, Preadmission Testing

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed PACU operations, facilitating patient recovery from elective surgery.
  • Oversee daily operations of the PACU including creation of daily and monthly schedules, conducting interviews, and hiring new staff, education of all employees, coordinating with other departments, audits and quality improvements, and disciplinaries.
  • Collecting essential data to facilitate patient surgery, including required clearances
  • Conducting laboratory and diagnostic testing in hospital days to weeks before surgery

Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
  • Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
  • Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
  • Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.

Registered Nurse

Angel Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Crisis nursing helping in Houston Texas working at Memorial Hermann Southwest in the ICU with COVID positive and non-positive patients.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
  • Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
  • Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.

Registered Nurse

Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Crisis nursing helping in McAllen and Midland Texas working in the ICU, PACU, and Telemetry with COVID positive and non-positive patients.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
  • Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
  • Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
  • Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
  • Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
  • Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
  • Administered intravenous fluids or blood products as prescribed by physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
  • Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.

Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Wound Care Director, Educator, Charge Nurse, House Supervisor

Inspire Specialty Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2020
  • Delivered thorough pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
    Administered prescribed medications while closely observing patient reactions.
    Conducted patient assessments, documenting data accurately in paper charts.
    Facilitated laboratory and diagnostic tests to inform clinical decisions.
    Addressed questions from patients and families about care protocols.
    Measured vital signs regularly, managing critical drips effectively.
    Managed bipap and ventilator settings for adequate respiratory function.
  • Directed efforts of rapid response and code blue teams throughout emergency events.
  • Allocating staff patient assignments.
  • Resource management and employee education.
  • Routine audits.
  • Organize nursing, technician, and unit clerk schedules six weeks in advance
  • Facilitated adoption of innovative wound care protocols, managing orders and partnering closely with wound care doctor to support patient and nurse recovery efforts
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly training sessions for staff, assisting with education fair annually.
  • Facilitated daily and weekly meetings, quality discussions, and performance improvement sessions.
  • Executed strategies for quality improvement
  • Collaborated with infection control nurse and doctor as needed.

Registered Nurse

First Physicians’ Capital Group
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated educational programs for nurses focused on critical care protocols in Med-Surg and ER departments
  • Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
  • Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma County Health Department
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Organized home visits targeting pregnant women and women with children.
  • Guiding women and family members through pregnancy expectations, addressing warning signs, labor, and post-delivery support
  • Documenting and inputting data into computer and paper charts.
  • Arranging materials for mother’s visit.
  • Assisted in translation for nursing staff

Registered Nurse

Midwest Regional Hospital
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
  • Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
  • Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
  • Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
  • Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
  • Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
  • Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.

Registered Nurse

Osso Spine Center
09.2012 - 01.2014
  • Administered thorough pre- and post-operative care to support patient healing.
    Facilitated medication orders and arranged laboratory testing for accurate diagnostics.
    Assessed and recorded patient health information systematically in charts.
    Informed patients and families about care processes and expectations.
    Organized scheduling for surgeries and follow-up visits to streamline operations.
    Addressed patient and family inquiries promptly to ensure clarity.
    Conducted vital sign checks as required for ongoing evaluation.
  • Assisted in managing workers compensation claims
  • Established pain clinic within office environment
  • Assisted with translation services for hand surgeon, family clinic, pain management, and neurologist

Education

Associates Degree - nursing

Itt technical institute
09.2012

Skills

  • BLS
  • Critical care nursing
  • Post-operative care
  • Patient assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic medical record
  • Wound care management
  • Emergency response
  • Bi-lingual in english and spanish
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Ventilator care
  • CPR
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

OCOM
12.2023 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse, PACU Coordinator, Preadmission Testing

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
04.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare
03.2021 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Angel Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

First Physicians’ Capital Group
03.2018 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Wound Care Director, Educator, Charge Nurse, House Supervisor

Inspire Specialty Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma County Health Department
07.2014 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse

Midwest Regional Hospital
12.2013 - 08.2014

Registered Nurse

Osso Spine Center
09.2012 - 01.2014

Associates Degree - nursing

Itt technical institute

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