DIANA CORREA
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Currently focused on earning a Bachelor's degree in this field. Experienced in Ambulatory Care, Surgery, and Correctional medical care. Competent working in a fast paced environment, yet capable of assessing and caring for the most needed ones.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
La Salle Correctional Facility
06.2022 - Current
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with established protocols.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Correctional Nurse
GEO-WRDF SD
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw the medical floor as a charge nurse
- Ran, and participated in medical codes
- Completed physical assessment on each detainee entering the correctional facility
- Supervised LPN staff
- Providing feedback into performance evaluation
- Triaged patients medical requests to later assess during sick call appointments
- Transcribed physicians orders on MAR
- Made medical observation rounds on 7 floors
- Triaged patients in a walk-in basis.
Ambulatory Care Nurse
San Ysidro Health Clinic
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided counseling, after care instructions, and health education
- Prepared, monitored, and discontinued I.V
- Fluids
- Applied and read TB Skin tests
- Oversaw immunizations to assure compliance with different program requirements
- Ordered and interpreted specific laboratory tests.
Surgery Nurse
Southwester Eye Center
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Ensured that all consent and acknowledgement forms were signed and witnessed
- Inserted and removed IV catheters
- Assisted anesthesia staff as needed
- Completed operative record
- Maintained familiarity with code procedure and crash cart.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Cochise College
06.2016
Skills
- Proficient in both English/Spanish
- Critical Thinker
- Organized
- Patient Flexible
- Problem Solver
- Fast Learner
- Confident
Certification
- ACLS, 04/2026
- BLS, 05/2026
- California State Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse, 95165129
Additional Information
- Participated in in-service meetings providing input and suggestions to achieve better service.
- Managed and supervised 12 Medical Assistants.
- Assisted in multiple in-clinic procedures.
- Removed post-surgical sutures/staples.
- Responsible to assess and coordinate care for Rapid Responses.
- Assumed the role and responsibilities of circulating nurse as assigned.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results to surgeon and anesthesia staff.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Rnlicense
RN201145
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
La Salle Correctional Facility
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Nurse
GEO-WRDF SD
08.2019 - 01.2021
Ambulatory Care Nurse
San Ysidro Health Clinic
07.2018 - 07.2019
Surgery Nurse
Southwester Eye Center
08.2016 - 03.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Cochise College
- ACLS, 04/2026
- BLS, 05/2026
- California State Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse, 95165129
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