Summary
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
Timeline
Work History
Diana Diaz, MS, RN, CNM
Open To Work

Diana Diaz, MS, RN, CNM

Oakland,CA

Summary

Compassionate and Dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife with extensive experience in labor and delivery nursing and advanced training in obstetric and gynecological care. Passionate about empowering birthing individuals through equitable, evidence-based care that fosters informed decision-making and improves birth experiences. Known for adaptability, strong clinical assessment skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork in diverse and fast-paced clinical settings. Eager to bring clinical expertise and leadership to a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing maternal health outcomes and delivering patient-centered, holistic care.

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Midwifery

UCSF, San Francisco, CA
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Universidad Pedagogica Y Tecnologica De Colombia, Tunja, Boyacá
06-2009

Skills

    Language

  • Native Spanish speaker and qualified bilingual provider

    • Clinical Expertise

  • Skilled in managing obstetric complications and emergencies, including labor dystocia, abnormal fetal heart rate tracings (Category II-III), preeclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage
  • Well-trained in prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care, including group-centered care and physiologic birth
  • Proficient in midwifery procedures, including contraceptive counseling, reproductive health education, breastfeeding support, abortion care, and comprehensive gynecological services

    • Patient Advocacy

  • Dedicated to advancing maternal health equity through patient education and breastfeeding support
  • Actively mentors and educates doulas to enhance their professional growth and improve maternal health outcomes

    • Professional Strengths

  • Proven ability to lead collaborative teams, coordinate interprofessional care, and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Thrives in high-pressure environments; skilled in crisis management, surgical assistance, and navigating complex clinical scenarios

    • Technical Skills

  • Proficient in EMR systems, including EPIC (Super-User), APEX, WatchChild-Navicare, and Centricity

Certification

Licenses

  • ACNM License #10345
  • CA RN License #800830

Clinical Trainings

  • Centering Pregnancy Facilitator
  • 1st/3rd Trimester Ultrasound
  • First Cesarean Assist
  • Nexplanon Insertion and Removal
  • Breech Without Borders

Certifications

  • NCC Credential – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Memberships

  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
  • American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Timeline

UCSF - Midwifery/Nurse Practitioner Residencies -
UCSF - Master of Science, Nurse Midwifery
Universidad Pedagogica Y Tecnologica De Colombia - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Work History

UCSF - Midwifery/Nurse Practitioner Residencies

Intrapartum | 600 Hours (06/2024 – 06/2025)
UCSF Mission Bay, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), Kaiser Permanente (KP), (Antioch and Walnut Creek)

  • Managed 258 labors and participated in 84 vaginal deliveries, including 50 independently; first-assisted in 4 cesarean sections.
  • Provided intrapartum and postpartum care, including labor evaluation, medical augmentation, foley bulb placements, laceration repairs, breastfeeding support, post-placental IUD insertions, and obstetrical emergency management.
  • Prioritized triage assessments and facilitated labor admissions, ensuring accurate and efficient care for patients with obstetrical concerns.
  • Collaborated with doulas, nurses, obstetricians, MFMs, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, and social workers to deliver comprehensive care.

Antepartum | 240 Hours (01/2024 – 06/2025)
Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC), KP (Antioch), ZSFG Centering at Homeless Prenatal Program

  • Conducted prenatal and postpartum visits, including physical assessments, first-trimester dating ultrasounds, routine screenings, and work-ups.
  • Addressed antepartum concerns and provided bilingual counseling and gestational-age education in both individual and group settings.
  • Delivered routine gynecologic care, including cervical cancer screenings, family planning education, and referrals.

Outpatient Gynecology | 250 Hours (03/2024 – 06/2025)
MNHC, Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, Alameda Health System (AHS), Planned Parenthood of Northern California

  • Provided gynecologic care, including STI assessments, IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, well-woman exams, menopause counseling, medical abortion services, contraceptive and fertility counseling, wet mounts, endometrial biopsies, transvaginal ultrasounds, and management of endometriosis and pelvic pain.
  • Performed 18 first-trimester aspiration abortions independently, including administration of local anesthesia.

Newborn and Lactation | 20 Hours (06/2024 – 06/2025)
UCSF Mission Bay, ZSFG

  • Conducted well newborn assessments, including physical exams and gestational age evaluations, in collaboration with pediatric nurse practitioners and physicians.
  • Provided newborn care education, facilitated bonding, and supported lactation and breastfeeding efforts.

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE