Samantha Diaz
Goodyear,Arizona
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Travel
Uniti Med
Omaha, NE
01.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care while following established standards and protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop effective care plans for patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses transitioning into professional practice roles.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Wellsprings Wellness Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications, vital signs monitoring and basic life support.
- Educated patients and family members about rehabilitation therapies available to them.
- Supervised and mentored new nursing staff in providing rehabilitative nursing services.
- Monitored patient progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based practices.
- Administered injections, intravenous therapy and other medication as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by initiating appropriate life-saving measures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Director of Nursing
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Peoria, AZ
07.2005 - 05.2018
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossing hospice
Phoenix, AZ
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ08-2013
LPN - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ08-2005
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Education
- Hospice Care
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Two time daisy award nominee
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Current Certifications
- TQM training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Travel
Uniti Med
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Wellsprings Wellness Center
03.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossing hospice
02.2007 - 12.2009
Director of Nursing
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
07.2005 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
LPN - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Similar Profiles
Lori KorzeniewskiLori Korzeniewski
Travel Nurse at Uniti MedTravel Nurse at Uniti Med
Larry HarrisLarry Harris
Manager of Nursing at Uniti MedManager of Nursing at Uniti Med
Julian Bianchetti RamosJulian Bianchetti Ramos
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU at UNITI MED STAFFING SOLUTIONSTravel Registered Nurse, ICU at UNITI MED STAFFING SOLUTIONS