Karen Diaz
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Jersey City
2
Languages
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
Registered Nurse (BSN) with 1+ year of experience providing high–quality evidence–based care to adult medical–surgical patients in a fast–paced acute care hospital. Skilled in–patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, blood transfusions, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Former physician with additional experience in medical auditing, bringing advanced clinical judgment, strong critical–thinking skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient–centered care.
Work History
General Physician
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, medical evaluations, and treatment planning for patients across the lifespan.
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence–based practice.
- Prescribed medications and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Reviewed medical records for clinical accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Verified documentation supported appropriate coding and reimbursement.
- Strengthened attention to detail and knowledge of healthcare documentation standards that enhance clinical documentation as a Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse – Medical–Surgical Unit
1 Year 2 Months- Provide compassionate, evidence–based nursing care for 4–6 adult medical–surgical patients in a fast–paced acute care setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor changes in patient condition.
- Administer oral, IM, subcutaneous, and IV medications, including antibiotics, blood products, and heparin infusions.
- Manage peripheral IVs, central lines, Foley catheters, NG tubes, wound drains, enteral feedings, and oxygen therapy.
- Monitor telemetry and promptly recognize and report clinical deterioration.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pre–requisite courses for Nursing Program
Bachelor of Medical Sciences - General Doctor
Skills
Care for 4–6 adult medical–surgical patients each shift.
Perform comprehensive physical assessments.
Administer IV medications
antibiotics
blood products
and heparin infusions.
Monitor telemetry and recognize clinical deterioration.
Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs
and central line care.
Ng tube management
enteral feeding
and tracheostomy care
Foley catheter insertion and care.
Document in Epic EMR.
Educate patients and families.
Participate in Rapid Response and Code Blue events.
Certification
- Registered Nurse – New Jersey
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- IV Therapy & Central Venous Access Device
- Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation and NIH Stroke Scale.
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical–Surgical Unit
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
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