Diana Sanchez, APRN, DNP, FNP-C
Live Oak,Texas
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in Gastroenterology Clinic at San Antonio Military Medical Center (BAMC). Skilled in evaluating and monitoring various GI/Hepatology/IBD conditions such as MASLD, MASH, Cirrhosis, EOE, UC, Crohn's Disease, PBC, and PSC. Proficient in managing IBD conditions with mild to moderate disease processes and collaborating closely with IBD staff physicians on a daily basis. Eager to expand knowledge of IBD conditions to better assist ADSM patients in rural areas and the underserved civilian population in the surrounding communities of Southern Texas. Twelve years of acute care focus as a Registered Nurse, adaptable to diverse patient needs and thriving in fast-paced work environments. Resilient with leadership skills to handle unforeseeable variables in the workforce with creativity, teamwork, and integrity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GS Nurse Practitioner at SAMMC
Gastroenterology/IBD/Hepatology Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Veda Medical
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted with nutritional, lifestyle, and medical conditions to meet insurance based criteria for panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, and breast reduction procedures through nutrition counseling, imaging studies, and pharmacological interventions, and gastroenterology referrals for patients to appropriate resources.
- Utilized primary care background to ensure patients met wellness screenings associated with care such as family/personal history of colon and reproductive cancers ; recommended CRC screenings, cologuard, endoscopies, colonoscopies, mammograms, and ordered ultrasounds, etc.
- Examined wounds, lacerations, and post-injury to hands with bandaging, suturing, sharp wound debridements, and wound vac applications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Allstar Healthcare
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Saw a high-volume amount of patients with office procedures 20-27 patients per day
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
First Choice Emergency Room
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- The business closed the facility for financial reasons May 11th, 2020.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brooke Army Medical Center
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided care in a level one trauma center, assisting with thoracotomies, blood transfusions, conscious sedation, and orthopedic reductions.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Staffing Network Agency
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Traveled to different emergency rooms in Texas as an agency nurse. I was also available to float to medical floors if necessary, to help.
- The two main hospitals that I traveled to were Southwest General Hospital, and South Texas Medical Regional Center.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parallon Workforce Agency
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Providing nursing care in emergency rooms to a diverse population at all Methodist facilities within San Antonio.
- The main hospitals I provided care included Metro Methodist, Northeast Methodist, and Stone Oak Methodist.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on medical-surgical units and emergency room units, providing direct care to patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeast Methodist Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Briefly worked in charge nursing role, addressing disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Education
Doctoral Degree of Nursing Practice - Nursing Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2009
Skills
- Manage patients with IBD conditions on a daily basis with interprofessional staff collaboration for management of mild-moderate staging, and pre/post acute situations
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients w/ IBD conditions to include, pathophysiology of condition, clinical progression, diagnostic/lab testing, and reviewing results of endoscopic procedures
- Teach classes every week, ranging from 20-45 patients per session, identifying the importance of colonoscopy screenings, and thorough review for patient's undergoing their initial procedure
- Have a personal passion for all levels preventative care to improve longevity and quality of life, with specific focus on patient wellness screenings (colonoscopy, mammogram, pelvic exams), increasing patient's quality and life longevity
- Perform microsystem assessments for clinics, to identify areas of improvement, collaborating to improve systematic flow, optimizing the clinic setting Observing intake process, screen surveillance processes, and and assist with financial dispersemement of allocated budgets, to increase clinic practices funding opportunities, and provide better care for underserved populations
- Professionally awarded and recognized for conducting a microsystem assessment at federal health qualified centers around San Antonio by improving the patient percentage rate and quality of colo-rectal cancer screenings
- Proficient in CMS quality indicators and processes to audit an customize for provider's situational clinic setting Evaluation and management of chart auditing provider notes to increase business funding and improve patient outcomes
- Prior occupation involved manage and treat wounds post surgical excisional debridement with skin graft application such as (Theraskin, Kerecis, Omnigraft) with wound vac application for optimal wound care results
- Consult with a variety of home health companies around San Antonio to facilitate treatment plans
- Certified in Sharp Wound Debridement and Trained in wound vac application
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, NPI# 1205404316, License# 1037180
- Registered Nurse, License# 783435
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Expires 05/28
- BLS- Basic Life Support, Expires 10/26
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Support, Expires 08/26
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
GS Nurse Practitioner at SAMMC
Gastroenterology/IBD/Hepatology Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Veda Medical
11.2021 - 08.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Allstar Healthcare
06.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
First Choice Emergency Room
05.2017 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brooke Army Medical Center
08.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Staffing Network Agency
04.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parallon Workforce Agency
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northeast Methodist Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2013
Doctoral Degree of Nursing Practice - Nursing Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
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