Marissa Diaz
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of expertise in treating patients with a multitude of conditions at top tier teaching hospitals. Passionate and attentive with talents in patient advocacy and evidence based nursing care. Considered expert in Chemotherapy infusion and Bone Marrow Transplant protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
- Provided education and counseling for patients on their treatment plan and side effects of medications.
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed family members in home care after discharge from the hospital setting.
- Participated in research initiatives as needed.
- Attended educational seminars regularly to stay current on new advances in Oncology nursing practice.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
UCSF
03.2009 - 02.2022
- Provided supervision and coordinated admissions and triage situations as Charge Nurse on 66 Bed Hematology/Oncology/ Bone Marrow Transplant unit.
- Cared for patients with Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant treatments, Including CART cell, and provided personalized daily assistance.
- Administered oral, IV, and IM medication and monitored patient reactions with expertise in infusion therapy, including blood product administration, antibiotic therapy, PCAs and TPN
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients plus unit specialty experience in GI, Cystic Fibrosis, Med-Psych, and Palliative care
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, CA
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Barnard College
New York, NYSkills
- IV drug therapy management, including Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider certification
- Supervision roles including Charge RN and Resource RN
- Medication and IV administration, including complicated BMT protocols
- Central Line care and management
- Conversational Spanish Language
- Integrative and Complementary medicine training
- CPR/BLS
- Proficient in APEX/EPIC
- BMT-CN
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UCSF
02.2022 - Current
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
UCSF
03.2009 - 02.2022
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
UCSF Medical Center
07.2007 - 03.2009
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Weill Cornell Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Barnard College