Cassandra Diaz
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry, supported by a strong foundation as a CNA and Nurse Extern. Transitioned into RN practice in November 2025. Known for reliability, teamwork, and delivering safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Nurse Extern
St. Mary Medical Center
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Recording and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisting with wound care and catheterization.
- Collecting specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Collaborating with healthcare team members.
Shift Leader/Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Contributed to achieving operational goals by providing insights and analyses during strategic planning and reviews.
- Implemented and upheld quality standards, proactively identifying and resolving issues to enhance departmental performance.
- Developed and updated quality assurance procedures, ensuring alignment with company specifications and quality attributes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Glen Memory Care
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Documented patient care activities by accurately completing forms, logs, and medical records.
- Promoted patient comfort and safety by responding to call lights, transporting patients, providing personal care, and communicating observations to the supervising nurse.
- Maintained patient stability through routine monitoring of vital signs, weight, and intake/output, and by collecting urine specimens for analysis.
- Utilized appropriate resources and materials to enhance the quality of care and support interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Education
BSN - NURSING
KEISER UNIVERSITY
West Palm Beach, FL11.2025
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - NURSING ASSISTANT
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Joliet, IL05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Plainfield, IL05.2020
Skills
- Planning and Organization
- Time Manasgement
- Communication skills
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Leadership and management
- Multitasking abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem solving
- Patient assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
St. Mary Medical Center
06.2024 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Glen Memory Care
06.2023 - 08.2023
Shift Leader/Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 05.2024
BSN - NURSING
KEISER UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - NURSING ASSISTANT
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL