Carla E. Paredes Diaz

Compassionate, highly educated, and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical experience in Pediatrics, Family Practice, and Urgent Care. Recognized for delivering patient-centered, holistic care with a focus on prevention, wellness, and effective management of acute and chronic conditions. Passionate about supporting children, families, and diverse patient populations while providing evidence-based, empathetic, and culturally sensitive healthcare.

Nurse Practitioner - Southern Colorado Clinic

(2020-11 - 2026-07)

Provide comprehensive care across Pediatrics, Family Practice, Urgent Care, and Occupational Medicine.

• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and deliver preventative care.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses while promoting whole-body wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medications, and follow-up care.
• Provide telehealth services, conducting virtual patient assessments, clinical decision-making, treatment planning, patient education, and follow-up care.

FLOAT RN - Parkview Medical Center

(2017-08 - 2021-12)

• Served as a COVID-19 nurse during the pandemic, providing critical care, monitoring respiratory status, administering treatments, and supporting patients and families during isolation.
• Provided direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, IV management, and monitoring patient conditions.
• Maintained accurate documentation and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Adapted to various units and patient populations as part of the float pool.

Nurse Student Extern II - Parkview Medical Center

(2017-01 - 2017-08)

• Delivered basic patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Responded promptly to patient needs and requests.
• Assisted healthcare staff and developed foundational nursing and clinical judgment skills.

Nurse Preceptor

Serve as a nurse preceptor for RN and Nurse Practitioner students, providing clinical guidance, skill development, and support in evidence-based practice.

• Accumulated over 500 hours of experience precepting Nurse Practitioner students.

Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - Colorado State University–Pueblo (2020-08)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Colorado State University–Pueblo (2017-05)