DIANA VASQUEZ
DALLAS,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Demonstrated knowledge in remote wellness coaching, training, and mentoring junior nurses and paraprofessional staff whilst monitoring and evaluating performances. Able to provide excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving with an aptitude to collaborate with colleagues, patients, and management. Accomplished in developing and leading process and procedure improvements to enhance efficiency and patient experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Paragon Eye Associates
ARLINGTON, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Pre- Op/PACU
- Pre-Op: Patient assessment and prep: obtaining informed consent, a thorough review of health history, IV starts, blood draws, administering pre-op and post-op medications. Ensured all labs, X-rays, EKGs, History & Physicals are present
- Collaborated with patients, patient's families, physicians, physician's office staff and anesthesiologists
- Initiating and continuing care of surgical patients including pre-registration for surgery, patient assessments
- Positioned, performed sterile preps and administered needed medications, fluids and dressings
- Coordinated with Preoperative services to provide smooth and efficient check-in through a discharge of patients
- PACU: Prioritizing care based on acuity
- Management of oral-nasopharyngeal airways, monitoring vital signs, site of procedure, LOC, IV narcotics for pain management, provide discharge instructions and teaching
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in the medical records
- Monitored and troubleshoot invasive lines, ventilators, and hemodynamic stability
- Back-up pre-operative liaison; coordinates all activities through pre-operative/PACU phase of surgical services
- Selected Contributions:
- Trained new-hire Registered Nurses for Pre-Op and PACU care, in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Documented surgical procedures and medications used in hospital charting system
- Maintained security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patients rights policies
- Enriched staff professional skills and work efficiency by providing training in panel / case management and use of clinical tools
- Provided nursing interventions based on knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical procedures, and effects of anesthesia
- Worked closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current, HIPAA compliance and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Nursing Residency
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Restores and promotes patient’s health in Emergency Department
- Prescribes, delegates and coordinates all nursing care provided to assigned patients and is responsible for meeting all standards associated with performance, nursing practice and nursing care. Participated in interview panels to hire nurses and trained nurses to ER setting.
- Maintain and support standards of nursing care and practice in order to meet health care needs of patients, their families and community
- Selected Contributions:
- Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
- Served as patient and family advocate with respect to patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information
- Planed and implemented patient care and teaching based on total assessment and developmental level of patient
- Administered or assisted with administration and documentation of oral, parenteral, or IV medications, oxygen, and/or nebulizer treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Patient Care Assistant
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Trained in medical terminology in Spanish to improve communication and care for non-native English speaking patients
STEM Guest Educator
Irving Independent School District
Irving, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes at high-school level
- Detailed notes for each class throughout day, explaining how much work was accomplished, discipline problems, helpful students, etc
- Evaluate and grade students class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers
- Collaborate with other environmental science teachers to provide consistent course of study
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Dallas College
Dallas, TX12.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Skills
- Clinical Operations Coordination
- Emerging Trends & Needs Analysis
- Preventive & Corrective Action Planning
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Staff Performance Management
- Quality Management System
- Key Relationships Building
- Coordinating Skills
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Paragon Eye Associates
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Nursing Residency
02.2018 - 07.2021
Patient Care Assistant
05.2017 - 02.2018
STEM Guest Educator
Irving Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Dallas College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
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