LESLIE DIAZ
San Diego
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6 years of acute-care experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units. Experienced in managing 4–6 patient assignments, administering IV and cardiac medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care. Seeking Staff and Per Diem RN opportunities within San Diego hospital systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Contract | Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
UC San Diego Health (Jacob’s, Hillcrest, and East Campus Location)
San Diego, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Floated to all three locations day and night shifts, acclimated quickly to different environments
- Critical thinking and assessment skills
- Care coordination
Telemetry | Medical-Surgical
Queen’s Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Floated throughout the hospital to aid with staffing shortages on multiple med-surg/telemetry units
- Administered IV medications, cardiac drips, and pain management therapies
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning
Per Diem Nurse | Telemetry | Medical-Surgical
Pali Momi Medical Center
Aiea, HI
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered patient-centered care to diverse populations with cardiac and medical conditions
- Monitored telemetry and identified early signs of deterioration
- Communicated effectively with physicians to optimize patient outcomes
Per Diem Nurse | Medical Telemetry
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed complex cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring
- Administered antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, and vasodilators
- Assisted with peritoneal dialysis and monitored hemodynamic stability
Travel Nurse | Medical-Surgical
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated post-operative care for orthopedic and surgical patients
- Promoted early mobility, pain control, and complication prevention
Travel Nurse | Float Pool – Med-Surg / Telemetry
Queen’s Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Floated across multiple units while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Adapted quickly to varying workflows and patient acuity level
Per Diem Nurse | Ortho/ Med-Surg
Saint Joseph Hospital
Elgin, IL
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Assumed care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries
- Patient/family education on post-surgery recovery and mobility
Travel RN | Med/Surg-Telemetry
St. Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored patients with various heart conditions while on EKG equipment
- Administered medications, vital signs, and IV therapy
- Patient/family education on different medical conditions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2019
Skills
- Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Nursing
- Cardiac Monitoring
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Unit Floating
- Patient Safety
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS NIHS
- Epic
- Allscripts
- Meditech
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Per Diem Contract | Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
UC San Diego Health (Jacob’s, Hillcrest, and East Campus Location)
02.2026 - Current
Telemetry | Medical-Surgical
Queen’s Medical Center
03.2025 - 09.2025
Per Diem Nurse | Telemetry | Medical-Surgical
Pali Momi Medical Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Travel Nurse | Medical-Surgical
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Per Diem Nurse | Medical Telemetry
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
04.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Nurse | Float Pool – Med-Surg / Telemetry
Queen’s Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN | Med/Surg-Telemetry
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Per Diem Nurse | Ortho/ Med-Surg
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College