Elizabeth N. Diaz, RN, BSN

3634Sorenson Rd Everson, WA 98247 | (360) 540-0810 | dlisa84@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

Passionate, energetic, and dedicated bilingual Registered Nurse eager to use my skills to care for the students at the Nooksack Valley School District.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science Nursing Skagit Valley College                                                      March 2014

Bachelor of Science Nursing Western Washington University                                 December 2015

Focus: Professional Writing; Social Justice

Master of Science in Nursing Education: University of Washington         Exp. graduation June 2026

CLINICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Nooksack Valley School District                                                                                                   August 2019-Present

Provided leadership, supervision and coordination of health for staff and student across the school district. Advise district leaders on health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Oversee health staff performance evaluations, address personnel concerns, and implement disciplinary actions when necessary. Develop and maintain school health policies and procedures. Serve as a key liaison among students, families, school staff and community recourses. Participate with special education teams and ensure adherence to the Nurse Practice Act through delegation, training and supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel. Committed to improving health outcomes by identifying and addressing health-related barriers to learning, with a strong foundation in preventative care, health assessment and referrals.  

Registered Nurse Childbirth Instructor: Bellingham Technical College                    April 2015-September 2017

Educated intended parents on the process of labor and delivery. Including but not limited to, stages of labor, pain management, post-partum care, newborn care, postpartum depression and adjusting to parenting.

Maternity Support Registered Nurse: Sea Mar CHC Mt. Vernon/ Bellingham, WA        March 2014 – August 2019

Educated antenatal/postpartum patients, determined their educational needs and developed and implemented a patient-tailored care plan. Undertook individual visits to evaluate risk factors based on age, weeks’ gestation, BMI and mental health history. Conducted immediate postnatal mother/baby assessments and counseled on healing, medications, breastfeeding, proper newborn weight gain and maternal emotional health resources.

Certified Nursing Assistant: Highgate Senior living Bellingham, WA                             July 2011-September 2013

Cared for 10-12 residents per shift. Obtained and recorded residents’ vital signs, intake and output. Answered call lights to determine residents’ needs. Bathed, dressed, served and collected food trays and safely feed residents requiring assistance. Repositioned bedfast residents to prevent bedsores and ensured a safe, supportive and task-efficient environment.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Skagit Valley Hospital, M Vernon, WA

Completed a total of 450 clinical hours with rotations at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital. Acquired and continued to develop competencies in acute care, operating room, family birth, ICU, ED, and mental health.

Preceptorship: Skagit Valley Hospital CCU Mount Vernon, WA            

Completed a total of 96 hours caring for patients on a 1:1 ratio with chronic and acute illnesses in the critical care unit. Performed assessments, obtain/charted pertinent information, administered medications/IV solutions, performed wound care, prioritized workload, reported to oncoming nurse regarding patient care and continue collaboration with medical staff for adult patients.

Provided leadership, supervision and coordination of health for staff and student across the school district. Advise district leaders 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Initial Educational Staff Associate                                                                                  Cert#569067

Registered Nurse Credential number                                                                             RN60464648

Reach conference: Preventing primary caesarian section                                         April 2015 

American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR card                                  Expires 1/27    

New Horizons in Lactation                                                                                              Oct 2014

Childbirth Educator                                                                                                         Sept 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Nooksack youth soccer club: Gear management.                                                      2025-Present 

Skagit Valley College: Assistance with student sports physicals                                 2012-2013 

Class Treasure: Responsible for proper distribution of nursing club funds                    2013-2014

References available upon request