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Ivon Diaz
LPN
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over three years of experience in outpatient nursing care within an HIV and STI clinic. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, culturally competent care, promoting wellness and improving treatment adherence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Nurse
The McGregor Clinic
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2024 - 07.2026
- Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving HIV prevention and treatment services in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
- Assist healthcare providers with patient evaluations, examinations, and procedures.
- Perform patient intake, obtain vital signs, medical histories, and medication reconciliation.
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, including long-acting injectable HIV therapies.
- Educate patients on HIV prevention, STI prevention, medication adherence, risk reduction, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Coordinate laboratory testing, review provider orders, and ensure completion of required diagnostic studies.
- Monitor patients for medication side effects and report significant findings to providers.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records.
Clinical Nurse
Care Resource-AllMedical Personnel( Contracted)
Miami, Florida
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed patient intake, obtained vital signs, completed medication reconciliation, and documented clinical information accurately in the electronic health record.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic studies to promote continuity of care.
- Implemented patient follow-up systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted routine health assessments and coordinated referrals as needed
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
School Nurse
Kensington School-Orange Tree Staffing (Contract)
Miami, Florida
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
School Nurse
EduHealtcare- George T Baker Tech School(Contract)
Miami, Florida
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented school policies to enhance health and safety for students.
- Coordinated management of communicable diseases to protect student health.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, Florida
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing changes, administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Clerical Administrative Assistant
DaVita
Hialeah, Florida
02.2003 - 11.2019
- Managed phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel, enhancing communication flow.
- Created and maintained organized filing systems for efficient document retrieval, supporting office operations.
- Answered phone calls and directed them appropriately.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and packages, ensuring timely distribution to relevant parties.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders regularly.
- Welcomed visitors at reception with a friendly demeanor.
- Generated and filed accounts payable invoices with corporate office.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Hijas De Galicia Nursing School
Havana City, Cuba, Cuba07-1994
Skills
- HIV & STI Clinical Care
- Infectious Disease Nursing
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Medication Reconciliation
- Venipuncture
- Telephone Triage
- Medication Therapy Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical Assessment
- EHR management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- LPN License
- CPR certification
- IV certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Clinical Nurse
The McGregor Clinic
01.2024 - 07.2026
Clinical Nurse
Care Resource-AllMedical Personnel( Contracted)
07.2022 - 08.2023
School Nurse
Kensington School-Orange Tree Staffing (Contract)
08.2021 - 06.2022
School Nurse
EduHealtcare- George T Baker Tech School(Contract)
10.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
11.2019 - 10.2020
Clerical Administrative Assistant
DaVita
02.2003 - 11.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Hijas De Galicia Nursing School