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Flavia Dias

Campinas,São Paulo

Summary

Registered Nurse with 19 years of solid experience in clinical, surgical, emergency, and academic settings. Specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a strong background in direct patient care and multidisciplinary team supervision. Holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing. Extensive experience in clinical leadership, healthcare quality management, infection control, coaching-based leadership, and academic research development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Instructor

Universidade Virtual do Estado de São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisting with the evaluation and feedback of clinical assignments and assessments.
  • Maintaining regular access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and digital nursing study materials.
  • Providing academic support to UNIVESP nursing students through discussion forums and web conferencing tools.
  • Supervising and guiding students in the development of their Final Nursing Project.
  • Supporting students in the planning and execution of their Integrative Nursing Project. Monitoring and providing guidance during clinical practicum and internship activities.

Public Health Internship Preceptor

ANHANGUERA EDUCACIONAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
Campinas, São Paulo
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for guiding, supervising, and evaluating nursing students during internships in primary care and public health settings.
  • Provided hands-on experiences in health promotion, disease prevention, and collective health care.
  • Demonstrated technical skills and taught students to administer vaccines, perform wound care, collect lab tests, follow up on prenatal and child care (well-baby care), collect cervical cells (Pap smear), provide gynecological care, administer medications, perform EKGs, check emergency carts, conduct intake consultations, and apply rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, in addition to carrying out epidemiological surveillance actions.

Clinical Nurse Educator

Hospital de Clinicas -Unicamp (has 405 beds)
Campinas, São Paulo
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • The clinical instructor in the Emergency Department is responsible for guiding, supervising, and evaluating nursing students during their practical activities in emergency rooms, urgent care units, and emergency services. This role is essential in bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice in high-complexity and fast-paced healthcare environments.

Head Nurse

SPDM-ASSOC. PAULISTA
São Paulo, São Paulo
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Manage and supervise the nursing team, ensuring that all activities are performed in accordance with technical and ethical standards, while promoting continuous team development through training and guidance.
  • Ensure the quality of nursing care, making sure protocols are strictly followed, especially in clinical and emergency procedures, such as medication administration, wound care, dressings, and other nursing procedures.
  • Supervise patient safety by ensuring that all biosafety procedures are followed, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adherence to safety protocols within the healthcare setting.
  • Provide support during emergencies and urgent care situations, assisting in the triage and evaluation of patients requiring immediate medical attention.

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Medical

ACSC-HOSPITAL SANTA CATARINA ( Has 352 beds)
São Paulo, São Paulo
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Provide care for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and hypertension, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
  • Assist in invasive diagnostic procedures.
  • Promote cardiovascular education and prevention: educate patients on lifestyle changes, diet, and control of risk factors such as diabetes and obesity.
  • Respond quickly in emergency situations—during cardiopulmonary arrests—using CPR protocols and advanced life support (ACLS).

Faculty Member

INSTITUTO AVANCADO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR DE BARREIRAS
Barreiras, Bahia
02.2009 - 10.2010
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care, demonstrating technical proficiency in procedures such as clinical assessment, surgical assistance, and emergency care.
  • Stay up to date on health protocols and regulations, including SUS guidelines, hospital protocols, and epidemiological surveillance standards.
  • Make sound decisions and solve problems in critical situations during Emergency Room, Surgical, and Obstetric internships.
  • Lead and collaborate within teams to foster a cooperative and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Orthopedic and Trauma Nurse Resident

HOSPITAL DA PUC CAMPINAS (Hospital has 339 beds)
Campinas, São Paulo
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Operating Room and Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD): Ensure proper preoperative preparation of orthopedic patients, adhering to safety protocols. supervise and assist in the surgical room setup, checking orthopedic instruments and necessary materials. Oversee sterilization and quality control processes for surgical materials, minimizing infection risks.
  • Orthopedics and Medical Inpatient Unit: Provide direct care to orthopedic and medical patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper postoperative care. Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, complication prevention, and home care procedures. Support the medical team with patient mobilization, dressing changes, and other orthopedic and clinical needs.
  • Adult Emergency Department: Conduct triage and risk classification for orthopedic and clinical patients, ensuring efficient and timely care. Assist in orthopedic emergencies and polytrauma cases, including immobilizations, analgesic administration, and support in invasive procedures. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.

Education

Ph.D. - Health Sciences

State University of Campinas-Unicamp
Campinas, São Paulo
07-2026

Master of Science - Health Sciences

State University of Campinas -Unicamp
Campinas, São Paulo
02-2022

Postgraduate - Occupational Nursing

Unyleya College
São Paulo-SP
12-2018

MBA - People Management

Salesian University Center of Campinas
Campinas, São Paulo
12-2017

Residency - Orthopedic And Trauma Nursing

Hospital e Maternidade Celso Pierro – PUC-Campinas
Campinas, São Paulo
01-2009

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Campinas, São Paulo
12-2006

Skills

  • Clinical supervision
  • Patient assessment
  • Health education and promotion
  • Emergency care
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Orthopedic patients

Certification

  • Professional Registration No. 214002, issued on 07/15/2008 – Regional Nursing Council of São Paulo
  • Registered Nurse State of Montana, USA NUR-RN-LIC-265319 (Passed June/2025)
  • Professional & Self Coaching (PSC) – IBC Coaching / International Coaching Council (2022–2024)

Accomplishments

  • Honorable Mention for Best Poster: "Coaching leadership influences the professional nursing practice environment." I International Congress of APAPEnf+ – Diversity, Inclusion and Recognition in Nursing Practice Environments, held at the Rehabilitation Center of the North – Portugal, on June 15, 2024.
  • Honorable Mention in the Oral Communication category: for the work titled"Training program to promote the exercise of coaching leadership in nurses: a pilot study,"III International Symposium of the Graduate Program in Nursing at UNICAMP. Brazil. Campinas, April 3, 2023

Languages

  • Portuguese (native)
  • · English as a Second Language (ESL) course at Wake Technical Community College Health Sciences, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Professional Membership

  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Systems

  • Ms Office, Internet
  • Eletronic Medical Record

Therapeutic and clinical experience

  • Cardiac Surgical Units (CSU), Emergency Departments (ED), Internal Medicine Units (IMU), and Orthopedic Wards (ORTH).

Volunteer

  • Duke University Hospital - Surgical Waiting Room - Feb-2025 ongoing

Timeline

Nursing Instructor

Universidade Virtual do Estado de São Paulo
05.2025 - Current

Public Health Internship Preceptor

ANHANGUERA EDUCACIONAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
03.2023 - 09.2024

Clinical Nurse Educator

Hospital de Clinicas -Unicamp (has 405 beds)
08.2019 - 11.2022

Head Nurse

SPDM-ASSOC. PAULISTA
09.2011 - 09.2013

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Medical

ACSC-HOSPITAL SANTA CATARINA ( Has 352 beds)
05.2011 - 09.2011

Faculty Member

INSTITUTO AVANCADO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR DE BARREIRAS
02.2009 - 10.2010

Orthopedic and Trauma Nurse Resident

HOSPITAL DA PUC CAMPINAS (Hospital has 339 beds)
01.2007 - 12.2009

Ph.D. - Health Sciences

State University of Campinas-Unicamp

Master of Science - Health Sciences

State University of Campinas -Unicamp

Postgraduate - Occupational Nursing

Unyleya College

MBA - People Management

Salesian University Center of Campinas

Residency - Orthopedic And Trauma Nursing

Hospital e Maternidade Celso Pierro – PUC-Campinas

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas