Ms. Diaz Fernandez, a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing, is currently working as a registered nurse in the endoscopy unit at St Joseph’s Hospital
SYRACUSE, NY, October 29, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Leonides Diaz Fernandez, RN, BSN, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Diaz Fernandez, a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing, is currently working as a registered nurse in the endoscopy unit at St Joseph’s Hospital, where she started in August 2024 after being out of the hospital environment for eight years. She says it is a great change that drives her to move forward and strive every day. She previously worked for a year at the New York State Department of Health/Central Regional Office in Syracuse where she was instrumental in implementing and overseeing public health initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes. Her daily responsibilities included coordinating health programs and providing essential care to diverse populations.
Ms. Diaz Fernandez also worked as a public health nurse for Onondaga County from 2022 to 2023. For the preceding two years, she was employed by The ExecuSearch Group, Tandym Group as a registered nurse after serving as a registered medical assistant at Syracuse Community Health from 2017 to 2020. From 2012 to 2016, she worked as an intensive care nurse at The Cuban Hospital in Qatar.
Ms. Diaz Fernandez’s career as a nurse began in Cuba where she graduated in 1996. One of her most notable achievements occurred while working in Cuba when she was sent to Pakistan in response to the devastating earthquake in 2005. This transformative experience significantly influenced her career, instilling a strong desire to work with people facing similar challenges.
Educationally, Ms. Diaz Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, earned in 1996 in Cuba before immigrating to the United States. She is also licensed as a registered nurse in both Florida and New York and has bolstered her experience with membership in the American Nurses Association. She attributes much of her professional success to her receptiveness to learning and willingness to embrace all experiences as opportunities for growth.
Outside of her professional life, Ms. Diaz Fernandez enjoys listening to music and spending time with friends and family. She has also been involved in civic work, volunteering as a nurse with Heart to Heart International. Looking ahead, she aims to enhance her nursing skills further to better serve the community.
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