Diana Carolina Saez
Miami,Florida
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Jackson Health System, excelling in process optimization and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in budget management and team coordination, driving operational efficiency and enhancing patient care quality. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills foster multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous performance improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Primary Care clinics
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Identified process improvement opportunities to streamline operations and enhance services.
- Ensured compliance with regulations impacting organizational activities.
- Established budgets and monitored expenses to improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented change management strategies to optimize nursing metrics and patient flow.
- Evaluated nursing performance, driving continuous improvement in alignment with departmental goals.
- Coordinated operations and annual inspections for building permits, including fire alarms and elevator, CLIA, and Biomedical Waste.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of care.
- Managed staffing levels to meet operational needs and budget requirements.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Associate Nurse Manager ACC OB/GYN
Jackson Health System,
Miami, Florida
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department ensuring quality patient care.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated nursing assignments for efficient workflow.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and maintained accreditation standards.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
Registered Nurse ACC West/ Ortho Rehab
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored and controlled patients pain levels for adherence to prescribed treatment.
- Ensured accurate patient and family comprehension of treatment plans.
- Provided care for patients with fractures, and other orthopedic diseases.
- Implemented standards of care for the orthopedic patient.
Registered Nurse Unit Leader/ Behavioral Unit
Kendall Regional Hospital
Miami, Florida
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered psychotropic medications per prescribed protocols.
- Monitored restrains in accordance with facility policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered emergency psychiatric medications during acute psychotic episodes.
- Demonstrated familiarity with DSM criteria and psychotropic medication side effects.
- Provided treatments following established guidelines to ensure patient safety.
Registered Nurse / ICU
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, Florida
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Acted as first responder for code blues and rapid responses across hospital units.
- Supported procedures requiring conscious sedation, including bronchoscopy and cardioversion.
- Managed and titrated multiple intravenous medications, including vasopressors and sedatives.
- Performed assessments to ensure patient safety during procedures requiring sedation.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions in high-acuity environments.
- Assisted in emergency interventions and critical care procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
Registered Nurse/ Med surge /Telemetry floor
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, Florida
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and IV fluids while tracking laboratory results and monitoring recovery.
- Performed physical assessments and conducted post-operative procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on medication regimens and treatment plans to promote understanding and compliance.
- Maintained physical and psychosocial health to facilitate effective treatment and care.
- Provided detailed discharge instructions to ensure continuity of care post-treatment.
- Delivered medications prior to radiation treatments to enhance therapy efficacy.
- Administered IVP medications such as Morphine and Heparin drips for effective pain management.
- Monitored postoperative recovery following robotic hysterectomy and laparoscopic vaginal surgeries.
Registered Nurse
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, Florida
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed admissions, assessments, and comprehensive documentation for patient care.
- Administered medications via multiple routes, including PO, IV, IM, SUB Q, and PEG tube.
- Executed IV insertion and maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.
- Provided Foley catheter care and insertion to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with health care team members to enhance communication and efficiency.
- Conducted dressing changes to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Notified physicians of concerns regarding therapies and made necessary adjustments.
- Ensured adherence to protocols in all aspects of patient medication management.
Registered Nurse
CHS / Federal Government Nurse
Miami, Florida
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Evaluated health care needs of children and developed nursing care plans accordingly.
- Provided assessment and treatment during sick call, adhering to RN guidelines.
- Referred cases to mid-level providers or physicians as necessary.
- Conducted screenings of children during intake per established policies and procedures.
- Collected laboratory specimens and drew labs as requested.
- Administered medications, immunizations, and treatments as ordered while providing education.
Education
MSN- Advance Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Censa International College
Miami, FL06-2016
School of Medicine -
University Juan N Corpas
Bogotá, Colombia07.2008
Skills
- Effective oral communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Process optimization strategies
- Budget management
- Team coordination
- Leadership abilities
- Operational efficiency techniques
- Clinical expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 2025
- Registered Nurse License, Florida, 2024
- American Heart Association BLS certification, 2025
- Registered Nurse License, Florida, 2024
- American Heart Association BLS certification, 2025
Awards
- Leadership service Excellence award winner, Jackson Health System, 10/25
- Nurse of the Year, Jackson Health system, 05/21
- Daisy award, Jackson Health system, 05/21
- Outstanding Leader leadership award finalist, 10/22
- Outstanding Leader leadership award finalist, 10/23
Professional Memberships
Hispanic Nurses Association, Miami Chapter
Timeline
Associate Director Primary Care clinics
Jackson Health System
12.2023 - Current
Associate Nurse Manager ACC OB/GYN
Jackson Health System,
09.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse ACC West/ Ortho Rehab
Jackson Health System
03.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Unit Leader/ Behavioral Unit
Kendall Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse / ICU
Larkin Community Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse/ Med surge /Telemetry floor
Larkin Community Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
CHS / Federal Government Nurse
02.2016 - 04.2017
MSN- Advance Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Censa International College
School of Medicine -
University Juan N Corpas