Susan Diaz
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Graduate Registered Nurse with 6+ years of Clinical Medical Assistant experience. Well versed in patient centered care, monitoring vitals. Skilled in collaborative care and communication. Seeking opportunities to enhance my critical thinking in patient care and critical care. Driven to grow in my knowledge base skills within the clinical healthcare setting. Fluent in English and spainish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dana-Farber
10.2023 - Current
- Verified patient identification / signing off and collection of RBCs and platelets preparation for infusion.
- Observed patients durning transfusion for unusual reactions and report to RN if needed.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and lab collection.
- Assisted nurses with obtaining IV equipment.
- Obtained EKGs per Dr. ordered
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Evaluated the patient's response to rehabilitative treatments while encouraging the recovery process.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and irrigation.
- Assessed the patient's physical, psychological, social needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments, and self-management strategies.
- Monitored for autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Administered oral, IV, intra-muscular medications, monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and adverse effects of medications.
Registered Nurse
Milford Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments of patients to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Documented patient care services, behaviors of clinical significance in EMR per guidelines.
- Practice prevention of potential health risk factors that could lead to complications.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
Phlebotomy Technician
Boston Medical Center Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Used, butterfly needles, and straight needles to obtain capillary puncture
- Perform urine analysis, pregnancy glucose testing
- Obtained labs such as: blood culture blood gas specimen, aPTT, troponin, type and screen, special lab collection, etc
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to the lab.
- Observed patients for unusual reactions or events, to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Obtained inpatient and outpatient blood samples.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team when the patient refused a blood draw.
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed postpartum patients for complications such as infection or hemorrhage took appropriate action if needed.
- Assessed fetal well-being and Apgar score, fed newborn. Assessed signs of hyperglycemia of the infant, documented care.
- Monitored vital signs, fundal height after birth, assessed mother for pain after labor.
- Provided support and guidance to patients, and maintained a collaborative work environment.
- Educated mom in strategies to feed baby and abnormalities to report.
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Seton Residence
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Recorded patient progression/ decline in care, vital signs, and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intra-muscular, IV, oral inhalations medications. Monitored patient reactions and documented per protocol.
- Performed strict safety measures, including keep call light near patient, checking medication dosage, verifying patient identification before drug administration.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs and safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning to establish patient care goals in recovery.
Clinical Practice Asistant
Boston University School of Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed fast patient flow, performed vitals.
- Collected clinical study specific blood samples for adults and teens.
- Assisted physicians in setup for lumber puncture and fat biopsy.
- Perform clinical study specific EKG.
- Prepare IV kit and catheter and assisted nurses with insertion if needed
- Organized clinical data, records, in Redcap.
- Trained interns and new employees.
- Perform urine analysis, pregnancy glucose testing.
- Maintained facility stocked with supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Framingham, MA05.2025
Associate of Arts - Biological Science
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA09.2021
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
Millennium Training Institute
Woburn, MA02.2018
High School Diploma -
Project Hope
Roxbury, MA2016
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Roads Rhode Island
Rhode Island, RI08.2010
Skills
- Patient education/ safety
- Medication Handling / reconciliation
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Venipuncture and lab collection
- Electronic medical Health record (EMR)
- Documenting observations / task
Certification
Registered Nurse License
RN10030399
Issued: 11/2025 Exp: 09/2026
American Heart Association
Resuscitation Quality improvement
Basic life support BLS
Exp: 6/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
10.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Milford Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Seton Residence
01.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dana-Farber
10.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Boston Medical Center Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2024
Clinical Practice Asistant
Boston University School of Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Associate of Arts - Biological Science
Roxbury Community College
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
Millennium Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Project Hope
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Roads Rhode Island