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Nesa Diaz

Virginia Beach

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with over 14 years of experience in the healthcare sector as a CNA and LPN , specializing in donor evaluation and emergency care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient education, critical thinking, and teamwork, with a proven track record of mentoring new hires and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging expertise in medical terminology and customer service to foster a supportive and effective healthcare environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Substitute-LPN

Octapharma plasma Inc
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Obtain and document donor and pertinent family history
  • Evaluates donor suitability for plasmapheresis based on a health and medical history as well as a head to toe assessment.
  • Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the facility.
  • Check donors into the facility and triage using facility guidelines, informing the Physician of the donors condition and any potential problems beyond my scope of practice.
  • Ensures that all medical files are properly prepared for the Licensed Physician’s review.
  • Counseled donors on abnormal test results, including positive test results that disqualify people from donating.
  • Administering emergency care to any donor experiencing an adverse reaction during the plasmapheresis procedure.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of all areas of operation within the building.
  • Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs, collecting blood samples, obtaining, recording, and tracking results of diagnostic tools.
  • Designated trainer for any new hires working as Physician Substitutes, Donor Floor Technicians, Phlebotomists, and Medical Screeners.
  • Performs tasks as a Donor Floor Technician, Phlebotomist, and Medical Screener when necessary.
  • Prepare, start, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids and plasmapheresis with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Travel as a Physician Substitute and Designated Trainer to assist other centers in the area, including launching new systems and machines.
  • Perform Grassroots marketing within the center and other locations.

Physician Substitute-LPN

Octapharma Plasma Inc
04.2017 - 02.2022
  • Obtain and document donor and pertinent family history
  • Evaluates donor suitability for plasmapheresis based on a health and medical history as well as a head to toe assessment.
  • Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the facility.
  • Check donors into the facility and triage using facility guidelines, informing the Physician of the donors condition and any potential problems beyond my scope of practice.
  • Ensures that all medical files are properly prepared for the Licensed Physician’s review.
  • Counseled donors on abnormal test results, including positive test results that disqualify people from donating.
  • Administering emergency care to any donor experiencing an adverse reaction during the plasmapheresis procedure.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of all areas of operation within the building.
  • Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs, collecting blood samples, obtaining, recording, and tracking results of diagnostic tools.
  • Designated trainer for any new hires working as Physician Substitutes, Donor Floor Technicians, Phlebotomists, and Medical Screeners.
  • Performs tasks as a Donor Floor Technician, Phlebotomist, and Medical Screener when necessary.
  • Prepare, start, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids and plasmapheresis with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Travel as a Physician Substitute and Designated Trainer to assist other centers in the area, including launching new systems and machines.
  • Perform Grassroots marketing within the center and other locations.

CNA

Navy Medical Center Portsmouth
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Providing Medical Services for pregnant active duty and dependent personnel within the Hampton Roads area.
  • Maintaining organized, stocked, and clean patient rooms where routine examines and minor procedures are performed.
  • Coordinate and assist in performing medical procedures in general gynecology, routine obstetrics, colposcopy, reproductive endocrinology infertility, gynecology oncology, and the biohazardous room.
  • Monitoring vital signs, performing first aid when necessary, operation medical equipment including: ultrasounds, doppler, LEEP equipment, AED, Trophon machines, and pregnancy tests.

CNA

Chesapeake Government Health Services
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Providing Medical Services for pregnant active duty and dependent personnel within the Hampton Roads area.
  • Maintaining organized, stocked, and clean patient rooms where routine examines and minor procedures are performed.
  • Coordinate and assist in performing medical procedures in general gynecology, routine obstetrics, colposcopy, reproductive endocrinology infertility, gynecology oncology, and the biohazardous room.
  • Monitoring vital signs, performing first aid when necessary, operation medical equipment including: ultrasounds, doppler, LEEP equipment, AED, Trophon machines, and pregnancy tests.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
10-2015

Skills

  • HIPPA Regulation
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Grassroots Marketing
  • Standard Precautions
  • Microsoft Office
  • Patient Education
  • Medical Terminology
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Adaptability

Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/01/26

First Aid/CPR-BLS Certified, 10/31/25

Timeline

Physician Substitute-LPN

Octapharma plasma Inc
10.2023 - 11.2024

Physician Substitute-LPN

Octapharma Plasma Inc
04.2017 - 02.2022

CNA

Navy Medical Center Portsmouth
07.2015 - 03.2017

CNA

Chesapeake Government Health Services
02.2014 - 07.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

ECPI University

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