Kimberly A. Diaz
BSN, RN
Fostoria,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, case management, home health, hospice, care navigator and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently looking to move from bedside nursing to work from home.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Case Manager
Promedica Fostoria Community Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- EPIC EMR system usage.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Perrysburg Care And Rehab
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, ICU Unit
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2018
- EPIC EMR system usage.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica St. Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Cerner EMR system usage.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse – Instructor
Athena Career Academy
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Odyssey Hospice
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Duties include taking care of patients at their end of life
- Coordinating with doctors, other services including social work, bereavement, Chaplin, Volunteers, etc
- Medication and treatment ordering
- Coordinating with outside entities to arrange medical equipment, etc.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Case Manager- Registered Nurse – Nurse Manager
ABC HealthCare
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Coordinate and schedule nursing staff (approx 40 nurses) for 400 plus patients for home care
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- OASIS charting
- Called insurance companies and Medicare/Medicaid for pre authorizations for home care
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2021
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Owens State Community College
Findlay, OH08.2002
Skills
- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech and McKesson user
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and observation skills
- Compliance Requirements
- Applications Knowledge
- Detail Work
- Project Requirements
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Nursing Assessment
- Safety Protocols
- Procedures Compliance
- Quality Patient Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Time Management
- Manage Cases
- Disease Specialization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Setting Up Referrals
- Follow-Up Calls
- Treatment Plan Modification
Additional Information
- LICENSES
- State of Ohio, Registered Nurse, Compact License
- State of Pennsylvania, Registered Nurse
- State of Illinois, Registered Nurse
- Currently working on Michigan license, only waiting for background check to come back
- CERTIFICATES
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Case Manager
Promedica Fostoria Community Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, ICU Unit
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica St. Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2018
Case Manager- Registered Nurse – Nurse Manager
ABC HealthCare
11.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse – Instructor
Athena Career Academy
05.2013 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Odyssey Hospice
12.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Perrysburg Care And Rehab
09.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Owens State Community College
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