Diana Morales
Coachella,California
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong commitment to quality patient care and teamwork. Known for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting dynamic needs of healthcare environment. Expertise in patient education and clinical procedures. Licensed in California
Experienced with patient care and clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and patient assessment skills to deliver high-quality nursing care. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and effective communication with medical teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
St John's Community Care
01.2025 - Current
- Triage monitored patient's conditions changes in physical presentation and behavior to discuss with Physicians. Supervision of MA and LVN's , medication inventory and medical supplies. Wound care, Vaccine schedule knowledge. Case Management.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in clinical settings.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced service delivery within the department.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
Home Health Nurse
Amazing Home Health
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Physical Assessments, Admissions, Wound care management with Medela and KCI pumps, IV administration via PICC, Central Lines and Groshong catheter. Medication teaching. Peripheral blood draws.
- Administered patient assessments to evaluate health conditions and develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
Staff Registered Nurse
Borrego Community Health
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Administered pediatric vaccinations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Conducted health assessments for pediatric patients, identifying needs for further interventions or referrals.
- 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.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Desert Oasis Healthcare
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Physical Assessments, Admissions, Wound care management with Medela and KCI pumps, IV administration via PICC, Central Lines and Groshong catheter. Medication teaching. Peripheral blood draws.
- Administered patient assessments to evaluate health conditions and develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
RN Staff Nurse
Desert Oasis Healthcare
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment processes and promoting self-care.
- Memory assessment in the geriatric patient's , Ankle-Brachial index Test procedure to detect PAD.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Palm Desert, California01.2003
Diploma - undefined
Indio High School
Indio, California01.1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- State of California , license #643877, active
- BLS certification, 14 years experience.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
St John's Community Care
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Amazing Home Health
08.2023 - 12.2024
Staff Registered Nurse
Borrego Community Health
07.2015 - 07.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse
Desert Oasis Healthcare
10.2014 - 06.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Desert Oasis Healthcare
10.2012 - 10.2014
Diploma - undefined
Indio High School
Associate of Arts - Nursing
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT