Diana Vidal
Bishop,TX
Summary
Experienced Nurse with a strong focus on critical care and emergency procedures. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance team performance, and improve patient satisfaction scores through effective training and protocol implementation.
Results-driven staff nurse skilled in direct patient care and emergency response. Proven track record in developing care plans and training nursing staff to ensure compliance and excellence in patient management.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Regional Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, assessing needs and prioritizing interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency protocols and procedures, enhancing team performance and compliance.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Physicians Premier Emergency Room
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2015 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations in high-volume emergency department.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and workflow.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices for emergency response and patient management.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance measures.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Led initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs effectively.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction scores, leading to higher rankings in hospital performance metrics.
- Mentored new nurse leaders in department management functions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Improved overall efficiency by conducting regular evaluations of clinical workflows and implementing necessary changes as needed.
- Managed budget allocation for the Emergency Department, effectively reducing operational costs without compromising quality of care.
Contract Staff Nurse Med/Surgical Nurse
Doctors Regional Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
2022 - 2022
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Kingsville, TX
08.1989 - 11.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring timely and efficient response to critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2026
Graduate Respiratory Tech - Respiratory Therapy Tech
California College of Health Science
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Critical care
- Emergency care
- Disease prevention
- Emergency procedures
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac nursing
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Team training and development
Certification
- BLS Training - Instructor
- PALS Training - Instructor
- ACLS Training-Instructor
- TNCC Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Physicians Premier Emergency Room
08.2015 - 11.2025
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
08.1989 - 11.2018
Contract Staff Nurse Med/Surgical Nurse
Doctors Regional Medical Center
2022 - 2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Graduate Respiratory Tech - Respiratory Therapy Tech
California College of Health Science