SHANNON DIAZ
Lake Jackson,Texas
Summary
I am a seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support, as a quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Career objectives are to continue to grow in a leadership role and abilities in the healthcare setting. Experiences in the hospital/academic center setting, have provided fantastic learning/care experiences to diverse populations and has included education with a particular focus on heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and stroke/neurology.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
University of Texas Medical Branch
2021.06 - Current
- Supervise, direct, and motivate 50 +/- high-quality staff members.
- Duties include planning, coordinating, and implementing patient care in assigned area/department to focus on consistent, quality care and improving patient care, safety, and satisfaction including our Journey to Zero and Best Care practices.
- Accountable for patient-care outcomes through assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement and evaluate patient-care processes
- Has 24/7 accountability to meet needs of patients, family, and nursing staff, as well as fiscal financial responsibility for each unit.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Clinical Educator II
University of Texas Medical Branch
2018.04 - 2021.06
- In collaboration with nurse managers and as part of department leadership team, assist in identifying needs of staff for learning, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development activities for the Neurology department and Stroke Team as well as assist with CVIMU
- Facilitates learning by utilizing and being responsible for creating an environment that promotes learning and achievement of desired reasoning, critical thinking, and sensory and psychomotor outcomes
- Performs related duties as required and assigned.
Patient Care Facilitator
2017.09 - 2018.04
- Accountable for patient-care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement and evaluate patient-care processes
- In partnership with the Nurse Manager, assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing patient care in an assigned area/department to focus on consistent, quality care and improvement of care, safety, and satisfaction.
NC III/IV
2010.09 - 2017.09
- Charge Nurse-Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift, Self-directed with astute judgment skills and high personal accountability
- Manage post-operative care for LVAD, CABG, Vascular, and Heart Transplant patients
- Manage care and teaching for heart failure patients, Manage Swan-Ganz catheters (i.e., Sterile dressings, IV-line exchanges, obtaining cardiac output, CVP, and PA pressures.) Initiate and maintain vasoactive drips such as Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dobutamine, and Dopamine
- (Limited due to intermediate care status)
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing
2018.07 - Current
- Supervise up to 10 Junior Level nursing students in clinical settings
- In this role, I ensure students are functioning alongside RN's utilizing skills for which competencies have been achieved, facilitating care plans, and performing assessment competencies.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, Texas01.2023
MBA: Healthcare Management - undefined
University of Texas - Tyler
Tyler, Texas01.2018
Master of Science: Nursing Administration - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, Texas01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, Texas01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - undefined
Galveston College
Galveston, Texas01.2007
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Compliance Oversight for Journey to Zero, and Best Care
- Clinical Supervision
Accomplishments
- Obtained ability to perform and instruct Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV insertion
- Superuser for Ventricular Assist Device competencies
- Board Certified Cardiovascular RN
- BLS/ACLS expiration 01/2026
- Assisted with hospital DNV Certification - Comprehensive Stroke, TJC Survey for LVAD, and ACC Chest Pain Accreditation
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
Professional Organizations include ACHE and AONL
Professional Certifications CVRN-BC, and currently preparing for CNML
Timeline
Nurse Manager
University of Texas Medical Branch
2021.06 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing
2018.07 - Current
Clinical Educator II
University of Texas Medical Branch
2018.04 - 2021.06
Patient Care Facilitator
2017.09 - 2018.04
NC III/IV
2010.09 - 2017.09
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Texas - Arlington
MBA: Healthcare Management - undefined
University of Texas - Tyler
Master of Science: Nursing Administration - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - undefined
Galveston College
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