Edwin Diaz
Summary
Compassionate BSN graduate with hands-on experience in emergency and acute care as an Emergency Room Patient Care Technician and Professional Student Nurse. Expertise in patient assessment, clinical documentation, and therapeutic communication. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care and collaborating effectively within healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nurse Student
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Houston, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to support comprehensive patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the supervising RN.
- Maintain patient safety by following infection prevention, fall prevention, and quality improvement standards.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance comfort and promote independence.
- Perform point-of-care (POC) testing within scope of practice.
- Collect laboratory specimens, including phlebotomy, after competency validation.
- Maintained accurate documentation to ensure compliance with hospital policies and effective patient care.
Patient Care Technician- ER
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Houston, Texas
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, ensuring accurate tracking of patient health status.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, facilitating smooth transitions within care settings.
- Executed 12-lead EKGs based on medical directives.
- Collect laboratory specimens, including blood draws and urine samples, within scope of practice.
- Transported patients to various diagnostic tests and inpatient units, ensuring timely access to necessary medical evaluations.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals to deliver efficient emergency care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Houston, TX12-2026
Associate of Science - Health Science Professions
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2024
Patient Care Technician -
Houston Community College
Houston02-2020
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- SBAR Communication
- Critical Thinking
- BLS Certified
Languages
Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
Professional Nurse Student
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician- ER
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Health Science Professions
Houston Community College
Patient Care Technician -
Houston Community College