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UIHC outstanding support staff of the year- 2018
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Diana Marquez

Coralville,IA

Summary

Compassionate RN with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Liaison

Iowa City Hospice
07.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical needs holistically.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Served as a key liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of services.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Promoted a positive hospital experience for patients, addressing concerns, and providing necessary resources during their stay.
  • Streamlined the referral process, working closely with physicians to identify appropriate services and facilities for patient transfers.


Staff Nurse

UIHC
02.2023 - Current
  • Charge Nurse
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Seizure monitoring
  • Coordination of care with interdisciplinary members
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
  • Supported patients emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
  • Collaborated with rehabilitation therapists to develop individualized treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
  • Optimized functional abilities of stroke patients through neurological assessments and early mobilization strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

LPN

Quick Care UIHC
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, administered medications
  • Performed lab tests such as: UA, Covid, Flu, Strep, Mono, pregnancy, etc
  • Worked effectively in the fast-paced environment of ambulatory care clinic
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Participated in community outreach events to promote wellness such as Covid and flu shot clinics, covid testing drive through centers.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2017

Skills

  • Licensed by Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Seizure Management
  • Palliative and End of Life Care
  • Care Planning
  • Cultural Competence
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Inpatient Care

UIHC outstanding support staff of the year- 2018

Every year the University of Iowa Staff Council has the pleasure to honor fellow staff from all across the UI campus who have gone above and beyond to make the University of Iowa the great institution it is today. During my time working as a Medical Assistant at IRL Internal Medicine, resident and staff physicians nominated me for this award as I facilitated streamlining the operations of the resident clinic. I received this recognition in May of 2018

Timeline

Hospital Liaison

Iowa City Hospice
07.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

UIHC
02.2023 - Current

Rehabilitation Nurse

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023

LPN

Quick Care UIHC
08.2019 - 07.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kirkwood Community College

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