Lucy Ortiz-Chavez
Angier,North Carolina
Summary
CAREEROBJECTIVE Patient-focused and compassionate professional, seeking a Nursing Leadership/ Educator position with an organization where I may utilize my experience in the nursing profession to contribute to the total well- being of patients and professional development of employees
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Assistant Nurse Manager
Duke Health System
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency and improved patient care delivery.
Interim Clinical Lead
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh , North Carolina
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
PACU - Clinical Nurse III
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh , North Carolina
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit - Clinical Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham , NC
03.2011 - 12.2020
- Delivered Nursing Care to adult ICU patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Established Medication Safety Unit Newsletter
Infectious Disease Clinic- Medical Assistant
Duke University Private Diagnostic Clinic
Durham , NC
08.2004 - 12.2008
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive Nc12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
12.2010
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
12.2010
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Wake Technical Community College
05.2004
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader, American Organization for Nursing Leadership - Oct. 2023
- Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support- American Heart Association
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses American Association Neuroscience Nurses
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PACU Assistant Nurse Manager
Duke Health System
08.2022 - Current
Interim Clinical Lead
Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
PACU - Clinical Nurse III
Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit - Clinical Nurse
Duke University Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2020
Infectious Disease Clinic- Medical Assistant
Duke University Private Diagnostic Clinic
08.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Wake Technical Community College
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