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, VA10-2015
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