Maria Diehl Sanchez
Duluth
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and leadership skills. Strong background in patient care management, medication monitoring, and infection control. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes. Committed to fostering a supportive healthcare environment through clear communication and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Intern- Medical Surgical
Essentia Health Miller Dwan
Duluth
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided patient education on health management and wellness practices, promoting informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient support.
- Performed sterile procedures such as wound care dressing changes.
- Monitored patient progress post-procedure, documenting observations to support treatment plan adjustments.
Volunteer
Red Cross
Duluth
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborate with staff members and outside agencies to alleviate elder Veteran loneliness in assisted living facilities
- Assisted in preparation for events, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Supported logistical planning for events, ensuring smooth operations during activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit
Essentia Health SMMC
Duluth
04.2023 - Current
- Responded swiftly in high-stress or emergency situations to ensure patient safety and care continuity
- Prioritized and delivered quality care for multiple patients across varying acuity levels, enhancing patient comfort and recovery
- Offered emotional support to patients during daily care routines to enhance their well-being.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Student Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Cardiology
Essentia Health SMMC & St. Luke's
Duluth
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted head-to-toe physical assessments for five patients, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of health status.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications under RN supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient data and changes in condition to make timely, accurate decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on medication management and health practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN12-2026
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2023-Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2022-Present
- Wilderness First Responder, 05/26-Present
Volunteer Experience
Red Cross, Duluth, MN, 02/26, Present, Collaborate with staff members and outside agencies to alleviate elder Veteran loneliness in assisted living facilities, Assisted with coordination of CPR classes, and monthly district meetings
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nurse Intern- Medical Surgical
Essentia Health Miller Dwan
06.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Red Cross
02.2026 - Current
Student Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Cardiology
Essentia Health SMMC & St. Luke's
10.2025 - 03.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant, Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit
Essentia Health SMMC
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Lake Superior College