Diana Macias MS, RN, CCRN, ATCN
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive critical care experience in the Surgical Trauma ICU at a Level 1 trauma center, magnet facility and academic hospital. Embarked on travel assignments while managing complex cases in neuroscience and medical ICUs at Kaiser Permanente. Emergency room experience includes diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, elderly, and behavioral health. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing communication with a broader patient demographic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
Redwood City, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Provided nursing care for the neuroscience intensive care unit patient population, performing detailed neurological assessments.
- Managed external ventricular drains and lumbar drains, communicating abnormal output amounts and malfunctions with providers.
- Monitored intracranial pressure while adjusting neuro drips, like mannitol and 3% normal saline.
- Facilitated patient transport for emergency imaging and procedures, managing antihypertensive and vasoactive drips to ensure patient stability.
- Managed hemodynamic invasive lines while caring for mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
San Leandro, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered nursing care based on physician orders, Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Managed patients on mechanical ventilation, adjusting sedation and paralytics as needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions from ICU to next level of care.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Responded to trauma calls, and assisted in obtaining manual blood pressure readings, inserting peripheral lines, inserting orogastric tubes, preparing chest tube setup, and administering blood and emergency medications.
- Managed care for fresh liver transplant patients, communicating critical lab findings to physicians, and closely monitoring output from drains.
- Utilized the fresh liver transplant pathway to optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed care for patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), collaborating with nephrologists.
- Monitored patients with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) and implemented interventions to manage intracranial pressure.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner - University Medical Center South
Tucson, AZ
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Promptly responded to medical emergencies and administered emergency medications while collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Obtained comprehensive patient history through discussions with patients and their families.
- Conducted thorough patient triage and assessments to inform care decisions.
- Evaluated discharge planning needs to prepare for successful patient transitions.
- Delegated tasks effectively to paramedics and emergency technicians as needed.
Education
Master of Science - For Entry to the Profession of Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Physiology and Human Development
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2017
Skills
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) management
- Post-operative liver transplant care
- External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain management
- Trauma response coordination
- EZ-IO infusion device insertion, maintenance and removal
Certification
- Arizona State Board of Registered Nursing (RN), 04/01/29, 248996
- State of California Board of Registered Nursing (RN), 10/31/25, 95376347
Certifications
CCRN Certification - AACN Certification Corporation - Renewal date: 02/28/2027
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses - Society of Trauma Nurses - Renewal date: 07/19/2027
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification – Renewal date: 06/24/2026
Avade Workplace Violence Prevention Training Course Certification – Renewal date: 06/30/2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association – Renewal date: 07/31/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association – Renewal date: 07/31/2026
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association – Renewal date: 07/31/2026
Advanced Donor Nurse Course Certification - Donor Network of Arizona - Obtained: 09/09/2021
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 13115693
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Beta Mu Chapter
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
12.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner - University Medical Center South
11.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Science - For Entry to the Profession of Nursing
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Physiology and Human Development
University of Arizona
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