Silvia Elena Diaz
Pittsburg,California
Summary
Licensed vocational nurse, fluent in English and Spanish, had worked as a medical assistant for 10 years before becoming and LVN. Seeking a position as an LVN where I can expand my nursing skills while promoting quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health and 1:1 Pediatric School Nurse
Maxim Health Services
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medication to student as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to student with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Gtube feeding and care
- Suctioned PRN to prevention aspiration
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Seizure precautions and rescue meds administration PRN.
- Assist with applying and removal of medical equipment-not limited to AFOs , TLSOs, and braces.
LVN/ Patient Care Coordinator
Harmony Home Health
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication. Managed over 50+ patients, staff and providers calls per day.
- Assisted with processing 40+ referrals per day
- Monitor compliance with frequency and duration of visits based on established plan of care.
- Helped develop interdisciplinary management tools by participating in meetings, coordinate information and care requirements
- Create and maintained staff work schedules
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff. Worked closely with nurses, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and doctors.
- Upload orders into electronic medical records as appropriate
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Wellness Nurse
Aegis of Moraga
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments
- Ensured that each patient and his or her family received a superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Administered oral medications to patients and monitored responses
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Participated in continuing education programs and Relias workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors for 80 plus residents and other factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
Pediatric/ School LVN Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and followup within the school setting. G-tube bolus feeding, assessment of skin integrity, monitor patient
throughout the day, charting documentation, and monitor nutritional intake. Assist with academic
guidance
Medical Assistant II
Family Care Associates- Dr. Roland
06.2009 - 12.2016
- Administer vaccines from infants, children and adults.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, including EHR- EPIC,medical records processing, bookkeeping and filing
- Patient outreach- phone calls and Myhealth online ( answering messages and communicating with NP/MD of patients stat lab results, assisted with referral placement and notifying patient
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations
- Helped physicians with translation Spanish to English
Medical Assistant And Receptionist
Endocrinology- Dr. Klonoff
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions. Including insulin administration and patient teaching.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment.
Medical Assistant And Surgical Tech
Dr. Burns Dermatology ( MOHS Surgery Center)
12.2007 - 06.2009
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
- Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier
- Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission
- Attended required training, education and meetings
- Changed dressings, suture removal and wound care
- Assisted physician during and after MOHS surgery, minor procedures, and exams
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
Education
BLS/ CPR October 2025
Certification
Intravenous Therapy And Blood Withdrawal Certified
Certification
License Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA2018
Medical Assisting
Everest College
San Francisco, CA2007
High School Diploma -
J F Kennedy High School
Fremont, CA2006
Skills
- BLS Certified, IV and Blood draw
- Certified Fluent in Spanish,
- Ventilation and tracheostomy
- Suctioning care
- G-tube feeding and care
- Respiratory Treatment
- Past medical office experience: Family Medicine, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Geriatrics and pediatrics
- EHR-EPIC knowledge
- MS office, Google drive and excel Spreadsheet knowledge
- Specimen collection, medication and vaccine administration ( IM, Intra-dermal, and Sub-Q), including heparin and insulin
- Catheter insertion and care
- Wound/ skin dressing and care
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Home Health and 1:1 Pediatric School Nurse
Maxim Health Services
10.2023 - Current
LVN/ Patient Care Coordinator
Harmony Home Health
09.2022 - 10.2023
Wellness Nurse
Aegis of Moraga
10.2019 - 09.2022
Pediatric/ School LVN Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant And Receptionist
Endocrinology- Dr. Klonoff
06.2012 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant II
Family Care Associates- Dr. Roland
06.2009 - 12.2016
Medical Assistant And Surgical Tech
Dr. Burns Dermatology ( MOHS Surgery Center)
12.2007 - 06.2009
BLS/ CPR October 2025
Certification
Intravenous Therapy And Blood Withdrawal Certified
Certification
License Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assisting
Everest College
High School Diploma -
J F Kennedy High School
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