Elizabeth Diaz

Provide nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients within the PICU. Including:

• Safely and competently care for patients during emergent situations such as intubations, codes, central line insertions and conscious sedation
• Care for patients on CRRT
• Closely monitor and recognize clinical changes in patient status and alert physicians for swift interventions
• Maintain professional and respectful rapport with other health care team members to provide positive patient outcomes
• Communicate compassionately with patients and families to build trust during high stress situations
• Preceptor/ Mentor to new grad RN's and nursing students for the last 4 years
• Serve as Code White RN
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.