Diana Vázquez
Generalist Nurse Professor
OBJECTIVES
A highly competent Generalist Nurse, certified as Nursing Assistant and a Professor seeks position to contribute skills and knowledge, promote its objectives and continue career development.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Proficient and highly-skilled Generalist Nurse and Nursing Assistant
Accurate patient assessment, care, medical prioritizing, and chartering
Medications administration
Medical terminology and infection control standards
Planning & Treatment protocols
Good patients and family relations
Polite and professional at all times
Adults and Geriatric care
Prioritizing & Organizing
Time Management skills
Multi-tasking capability
Team player
Work in a stressed setting with quality results
Compassionate; dedicated
Analytical thinking and decision making ability
Flexible in a rapidly changing environment
HIPAA Regulations
Good interpersonal relations
Communication skills
Patient personal care and safety
Bilingual (English-Spanish)
Computer/ software proficiency: MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook; Internet
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Advance Register Nurse Practitioner, State of Florida # ARNP-9449300
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification # F09170504
Generalist Nurse License, Commonwealth of PR # 76810-G
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), License, State of Florida # 22923
EDUCATION
Walden University Minneapolis, MN; DNP (in progress)
University of Turabo, Gurabo, PR; MSN-FNP Family Nurse Practitioner; June, 2017
University of the Sacred Heart, San Juan, PR; BS in Nursing (BSN); July, 2014 (Magna Cum Laude)
University of the Sacred Heart, San Juan, PR; AS in Nursing (ASN); July, 2013 (Cum Laude)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic Excellence-Honor Circle, University of the Sacred Heart, San Juan, PR; Dec. 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preferred Home Health Care, INC Abril2018-Present
M Care Medical Center, Fort Pierce, FL Jul. 2017 – Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care
Interamerican University of PR- School of Nursing, San Juan, PR Aug. 2014 – Present
Professor
Successfully teaching Practice of Nursing Fundaments; Practice of Adult Care I y II; Practice of Maternal-Neonatal Care; Practice of Pediatrics to nursing school students.
Promoting class discussions and a learning atmosphere, teamwork and critical thinking among students.
Providing guidance and counseling to nursing students; collaborating with faculty committees to meet department’s mission.
Hospital Centro Médico, San Juan, PR Aug. 2015 – Aug. 2017
RN
PICU and NICU
America Loving Care Home Health Inc., Miami, FL May 2010 – Apr. 2011
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Providing nursing and nursing related services to home-bound clients. Helping clients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming as per established care plan; obtaining specimens, weights, and vital signs; feeding, as needed.
Assisting with lifting, positioning & transporting clients into/out of bed, chairs or wheelchairs; ensuring specific patient safety needs. Offering clients and families with emotional support.
Monitoring specialized equipment; interpreting and recording electronic displays, including catheters, and ensuring proper placement and functioning of leads and tubing. Administering medications orally, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Nursing South Home Health Care, Miami, FL Apr. 2003 – Apr 2015
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Effectively providing personal-care services to clients, including medication, helping with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence care. Evaluating clients’ health, vital signs, and progress; applying and changing dressings.
Assisting and monitoring client’s general condition. Evaluating patients’ case history and nursing care needs.
Administering medications, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection; collecting blood sampling and specimens, taking temperature, blood pressure and respiration rates, fluid/food intake and output.
Identifying problems and assessing potential client needs and complex cases; consulting with lead Nurse and colleagues; making referrals. Dispensing medication; maintaining accurate patient records.
Maintaining cleanliness, sterility and availability and functioning of medical equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.
Advising clients and caregivers/family regarding condition, preventative measures, and available services.
Hialeah Hospital, Hialeah, FL Mar. 2008 – Apr. 2011
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Provided routine care to the patients; dispensed medication; observed and documented patient health status.
Performed restorative & rehabilitative procedures, as instructed.