Maria Diaz
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse based in Florida. I graduated with my ASN in 2020. While working I obtained my BSN and completed it in 2021. I have been working in a healthcare setting since 2018. My experience makes me a well rounded nurse with knowledge in various aspects of the healthcare setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Gulf Coast Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Assess patients for medical or social needs after discharge from a hospital setting including those who are uninsured, no family or caregiver support following catastrophic injuries
- Create a discharge plan with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family to include spinal cord/TBI specialty center, acute rehab, skilled nursing facilities, home health and outpatient centers
- Collaboration with health insurance, international travel insurance, and workman's compensation plans for inpatient and post-discharge patient care
- Provide patients and families with community resources for safe discharge planning, including resources for newly disabled patients, ventilator dependent patients and new tracheostomy patients
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team with patients and families preparing for end of life and goals of care planning
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during their hospital admission.
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center- Trauma PCU
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients based on their established needs
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes
- Provide care as well as administer treatments and medications in accordance to orders
- Maintain patient’s clinical records and ensure care given was properly documented
- Manage care of complex patients requiring various medical interventions and assisting with critical procedures
- Communicate with case managers on a daily basis to ensure patient’s discharge planning goals were met
- Advocate for the needs of my patients to ensure a safe discharge and reduce hospital readmission rates.
Travel Registered Nurse
Spire Healthcare Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Float to different units throughout a hospital and provide care to patients within many different specialties
- Adapt to new units and different patient populations in order to provide excellent patient care
- Ensure the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center- SPCU
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients based on their established needs
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes
- Provide care as well as administer treatments and medications in accordance to orders
- Maintain patient’s clinical records and ensure care given was properly documented
- Manage care of complex patients requiring various medical interventions and assisting with critical procedures
- Communicate with case managers on a daily basis to ensure patient’s discharge planning goals were met
- Advocate for the needs of my patients to ensure a safe discharge and reduce hospital readmission rates
- Train and precept new graduate nurses in providing safe patient care and completing proper documentation
- Review and provide feedback on the documentation of new nurses in order to improve their skills.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Educate patients on possible drug interactions
- Help to facilitate communication between patients and their insurance providers
- Review prior authorizations and facilitate communication between physicians and insurance providers to ensure insurance requirements were met
- Work to resolve conflicts and issues between pharmacy, prescriber, and patient.
Rehabilitation Technician
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assist physical and occupational therapists in treating patients
- Facilitate and assist in therapy sessions designed to promote healing in patients recovering from orthopedic surgery
- Assist therapist in whirlpool treatment that is designed to promote wound healing and circulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Florida Southwestern State College
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Florida Southwestern State College
Skills
- Qualified Dual Role Interpreter
- Versatile when working individually and in a team setting
- Proficient with various Electronic Health Record systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Personal Information
License Number: RN 9536008
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Gulf Coast Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center- Trauma PCU
11.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Spire Healthcare Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center- SPCU
08.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2020
Rehabilitation Technician
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Florida Southwestern State College
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Florida Southwestern State College