DIANNA CRUZ
MCLLEN,TEXAS
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-HOUSE SUPERVISOR
SOLARA SPECIALTY
MCALLEN, TEXAS
01.2019 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Solara Specialty
McAllen , TX
11.2018 - 05.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
RN
AMN Healthcare
EUREKA, CA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Administered intravenous fluids or blood transfusions when needed per physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Solara Specialty Hospital
McAllen, Texas
05.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
Registered Nurse -Charge Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of South Texas
McAllen, Texas
08.2005 - 08.2014
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX06-1999
Certification
ACLS/BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
RN-HOUSE SUPERVISOR
SOLARA SPECIALTY
01.2019 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Solara Specialty
11.2018 - 05.2025
RN
AMN Healthcare
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Solara Specialty Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse -Charge Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of South Texas
08.2005 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Texas-Pan American
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