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Eileen Y. Vega Diaz

Deltona,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with 26 years experience providing compassionate care. Skilled in providing hospice, home health,med-surg, rehabilitation nursing, OB-GYN and behavioral health. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric RN

Orlando Health
Longwood, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.

Med/Surgical Nurse

AdventHealth
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively and post-operatively.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
  • Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patient condition before and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
  • Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
  • Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.

Med-Surg RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/South Seminole Campus
Longwood, FL
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
  • Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
  • Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
  • Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.

Behavioral Health RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ South Seminole Campus
Longwood, FL
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
  • Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
  • Documented assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress toward outcomes in patient records.
  • Monitored behavioral and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention with assigned patient load.

ED OB/GYN RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.

Med-Surg RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ South Seminole Campus
Longwood, FL
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
  • Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
  • Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.

Rehab Nurse (full-time)

Orlando Health/ ORMC campus
Orlando, FL
07.2011 - 05.2017

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services on a primary health care team.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, intracranial hematomas,multiple traumas and orthopedics procedures.

Rehab Nurse (full-time)

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2009 - 07.2011

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Home Health RN (part-time)

House Call Home Health Agency
Homestead, FL
04.2008 - 06.2011

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Med/Surg RN (full-time)

Coral Gables Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
08.2007 - 01.2009

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Nurse Supervisor/On-Call RN (full-time)

Hospicio Santa Rita
Aguada, PR
01.1999 - 06.2007

Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Managed team of medical support personnel.Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Hospice RN/On-Call RN (full-time)

Hospicio San Francisco
Aguada, PR
03.1997 - 12.1998

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Med/Surg RN (full-time)

Hospital Dr. Perea
Mayaguez, PR
06.1996 - 03.1997

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, PR
05.1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
05.1993

Skills

  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Working collaboratively
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Florida. CPR certified through American Heart Association.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Psychiatric RN

Orlando Health
07.2024 - Current

Med/Surgical Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2024 - Current

Med-Surg RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/South Seminole Campus
05.2022 - 01.2024

Behavioral Health RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ South Seminole Campus
05.2019 - 05.2022

ED OB/GYN RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ Winnie Palmer Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019

Med-Surg RN (full-time)

Orlando Health/ South Seminole Campus
05.2017 - 10.2018

Rehab Nurse (full-time)

Orlando Health/ ORMC campus
07.2011 - 05.2017

Rehab Nurse (full-time)

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2009 - 07.2011

Home Health RN (part-time)

House Call Home Health Agency
04.2008 - 06.2011

Med/Surg RN (full-time)

Coral Gables Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2009

Nurse Supervisor/On-Call RN (full-time)

Hospicio Santa Rita
01.1999 - 06.2007

Hospice RN/On-Call RN (full-time)

Hospicio San Francisco
03.1997 - 12.1998

Med/Surg RN (full-time)

Hospital Dr. Perea
06.1996 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Eileen Y. Vega Diaz