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Deshawn Mae Escobar Diaz, BSN, RN

Summerland Key,Florida

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional passionate about educating and empowering college nursing students. Committed to delivering comprehensive instruction and providing compassionate care that positively impacts the community. Focused on fostering a supportive learning environment for future healthcare professionals' growth and development. Excited to contribute to nursing education and patient care through innovative teaching methods and hands-on experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care and Rehab

Oasis Nursing and Rehab Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Performing outstanding patient care skills effectively. This job also entails working in a clinical setting, offering acute care, and corroborating a support system for patients across various specialties.
  • Participated in infection control measures and patient education.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with established protocols and standards.
  • Effective in monitoring vital signs and documenting medical histories.
  • Dispense medications and treatments as directed by the physicians, aid in procedures such as gastric lavage and other needed acute care interventions.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop suited care plans.
  • Additional responsibilities require educating both the patients and families on preventative measures, goals and continued health management.
  • Effective in documenting and maintaining updated patient records.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit

UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
  • Provided a high level of nursing care to critically ill patients.
  • Nursing responsibility included providing care to patients with severe illnesses or injuries.
  • Contributed to a culture of excellence in nursing practice by staying current on evidence-based research relevant to Medical Intensive Care Unit nursing care standards.
  • Clinical requirements included constant monitoring with prompt nursing intervention.
  • Proactive in patient stabilization and recovery.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration by participating in daily rounds, discussing patient progress, and sharing pertinent information with other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained cordial and professional relationships with the patients and families.
  • Educated patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices to promote understanding and adherence.
  • Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs to provide holistic nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans.

Private Nursing

Personal Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Participates in the advocacy of client’s personal and medical needs.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Functioned as a liaison between client and medical team.
  • Maintain medical records for client.
  • Advise and teach both the client and family members on the importance of safe medication administration. Perform routine nursing health checks.
  • Counsel and implement dietary meals for client.
  • Propose safe and appropriate outdoor activities for client.
  • Maintain trustworthy and reliable companionship for client.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Director of Nursing

Monroe County Detention Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Participates in planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that comply with facility and contractual requirements and ACA, NCCHC and State standards.
  • Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-service training, and continuing education with the Health Service Administrator.
  • Coordinates the development, provision, and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice in the state in which the facility is located.
  • Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for nursing service.
  • Guide organization policies.
  • Direct, schedule, oversee and evaluate all nursing staff.
  • Prepares/submits reports as requested for Health
  • Services Administrator in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

Lowers Keys Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Evaluating assigned patients and nursing care plans, implementing and documenting nursing care. Assisting the physicians during examinations and procedures.
  • Performing various patient tests and administering medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
  • Promoting patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients and their families during critical medical events.
  • Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and self-care strategies to foster understanding and compliance with care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Donor Services Manager, for the entire Monroe County (Lower, Middle and Upper Keys)

OneBlood Inc., FL
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Managed the donor service collection team and all associated operations in Monroe County, Florida to ensure the success of mobilized blood collection efforts in the Florida Keys.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
  • Introduced process improvements that led to faster resolution times for customer issues without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.

Phlebotomist

Lower Keys Medical Center, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for the drawing of blood from hospital patients for blood tests, including the processing/storing of blood samples pursuant to FDA and OSHA regulations.
  • Record patient information and update hospital databases.
  • Communicate with physicians, patients, and hospital staff in a courteous, effective, and professional manner.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Staff Team Leader, for Donor Services Collections

OneBlood Inc, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Specialist Responsible for performing all procedures and processes related to the collection of blood (and/or blood components) from donors according to OneBlood policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) standards.
  • When assigned as Team Leader, was responsible for supervising blood collection events on-site to ensure organizational policies and goals were being met.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - Nursing

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Associates of Science in Nursing - Clinical Practices, Education & Leadership

College of The Florida Keys (CFK)
Key West, FL

Skills

  • Expert in assessing patient care scenarios
  • Health education support
  • Healthcare patient advocacy
  • Thorough patient assessments
  • Attention to detail in documentation
  • Comprehensive health evaluation
  • Pharmaceutical delivery expertise
  • Patient-centered care approach
  • Strategic patient management
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Patient care management
  • Proficient in clinical assessment

Certification

  • FL Registered Nurse License, Expires 2027-04-30
  • Basic Life Support (National CPR Foundation) Expires 2027-01-10
  • Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) 2026-08-31
  • UF Health Shands Hospital- Customer Service Care Award
  • Oasis Nursing and Rehab Center- Team Player Award

Language

English
Native or Bilingual
Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care and Rehab

Oasis Nursing and Rehab Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit

UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Private Nursing

Personal Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2023

Director of Nursing

Monroe County Detention Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

Lowers Keys Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019

Donor Services Manager, for the entire Monroe County (Lower, Middle and Upper Keys)

OneBlood Inc., FL
01.2015 - 01.2016

Phlebotomist

Lower Keys Medical Center, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015

Staff Team Leader, for Donor Services Collections

OneBlood Inc, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - Nursing

University of South Florida

Associates of Science in Nursing - Clinical Practices, Education & Leadership

College of The Florida Keys (CFK)

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