Deanna L. Diaz
About Deanna L. Diaz
Deanna L. Diaz is a Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of experience in the nursing field, currently working at Cornwall Community Hospital in Ontario, Canada. She has a strong background in primary care and specialized mental health, having previously worked at Grand River Hospital and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Work at Cornwall Community Hospital
Deanna L. Diaz has been employed as a Nurse Practitioner at Cornwall Community Hospital since 2020. In this role, she provides comprehensive primary care to patients in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities include assessing patient health, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans. She leverages her extensive experience in nursing to deliver quality care to individuals of all ages.
Education and Expertise
Deanna L. Diaz holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from McMaster University, completed from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education by obtaining a Nurse Practitioner Certificate from the University of Ottawa in 2001, followed by a Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner from Western University, achieved between 2009 and 2011. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in nursing and advanced practice.
Background
Deanna L. Diaz has accumulated 23 years of experience in the nursing field. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at The Hospital for Sick Children, specializing in Hematology/Oncology, and later worked in various roles across multiple healthcare institutions. Her experience includes positions at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and The Ottawa Hospital, where she specialized in Neurology and Orthopaedics.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to her current position, Deanna L. Diaz worked at Grand River Hospital in two capacities: first in the Primary Health Care Clinic from 2005 to 2015, and then in Specialized Mental Health from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Nurse Practitioner at Columbia International College from 2001 to 2003. This diverse experience has allowed her to develop a broad skill set in nursing, particularly in mental health and primary care.
Specialization in Mental Health
Deanna L. Diaz has a keen interest in treating patients with mental illness. Her previous role in Specialized Mental Health at Grand River Hospital aligns with this interest, allowing her to focus on providing care to individuals facing mental health challenges. This specialization enhances her ability to address the comprehensive needs of her patients.