Karla Diaz
Fairview,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and efficient Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional medical, emotional, and spiritual care across diverse patient populations. Demonstrated expertise in both direct and indirect patient care within various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and colleagues to achieve patient care goals. Committed to advancing nursing philosophies through collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant
Apex Cardiology
Nutley, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Raymond Reiter
North Bergen, US
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Doctor
- Prepared treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Documented the patient encounter with Doctor
- Greeted patients with a friendly smile, assist patients with signing in and completing paperwork
- Faxed, filed and other administrative duties as required by Doctor, Clinic, and State Agencies
- Served as a liaison between Doctor, patient, and clinic employees
- Traveled between regional offices to assist the Doctor
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medi Home Health & Hospice
Chesapeake, US
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Assessed patients weekly to identify necessary plan revisions, presented evidence and sought interdisciplinary expertise to coordinate optimal care
- Maintained up-to date computerized patient records, communicated with relevant attending physician, hospice staff members, and other agencies
- Met with nursing staff weekly for professional support, mutually accountability, while providing individual mentorship to assigned CNAs
- Followed care plans to provide clients with the highest level of comfort and quality of life
- Participated in on-call rotation to ensure constant care for all patients
- Conducted Daily in-home or in-cite palliative care for up to 6 patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virginia Beach Health Care Center
Virginia Beach, US
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided direct nursing care to sub-acute patients and long-term care residents, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia
- Supervised 4 unit CNAs in the performance of their duties
- Assessed, planned, and implemented care for residents across specified time frames, evaluated care plans on weekly basis, or as needed to ensure quality care
- Administered IM, SC, PEG tube, wound, and tracheostomy care to residents
- Inventoried and administered oral medications
- Collected specimens such as urine and sputum
- Provided care in a fast paced 60 bed unit
Education
Certificate -
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, VA02.2008
Diploma -
Memorial H.S
West New York, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Customer service
- Excel
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Health assessments
- Inpatient care
- Supervising
- Teamwork
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Pre & post operational care
- Vital Signs
- Pain management
- Patient assessment
- EKG
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Medication administration
- Tube feeding
- Vital signs
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Tracheostomy care
- Call answering and assistance
- Catheter care
- Outpatient care
- HIPAA protocols
- Treatment room preparation
Certification
- LPN, 05/23, 05/25
- BLS Certification, 12/22, 12/24
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Nursing Licenses
- PN, VA, 05/25
- PN, NJ, 05/25
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant
Apex Cardiology
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Raymond Reiter
01.2018 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medi Home Health & Hospice
08.2011 - 02.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virginia Beach Health Care Center
06.2008 - 06.2011
Certificate -
Medical Careers Institute
Diploma -
Memorial H.S
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