Alisha Ortiz
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient psychiatric, chemical dependency, and school environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Caswood Group
Rochester, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to school, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Inpatient Chemical Dependency Registered Nurse
Helio Health Inpatient Detox
1350 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Detox Registered Nurse-Travel
Bayside Marin Treatment Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-Travel
Brattleboro Retreat
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Rochester General Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Carefully monitored patient attendance at meals and activities, patient behavior and other behavioral issues.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rochester General Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY03.2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Standards
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Counseling
- Therapeutic Communication
- Focused patient assessments
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Needs Assessments
- Infection Control Procedures
- Electronic Health Record Applications
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Caswood Group
01.2025 - Current
Inpatient Chemical Dependency Registered Nurse
Helio Health Inpatient Detox
09.2022 - Current
Detox Registered Nurse-Travel
Bayside Marin Treatment Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-Travel
Brattleboro Retreat
08.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Rochester General Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rochester General Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College