Andrea Flores Ortiz
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in international air medical evacuation, specializing in critical care and patient coordination. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Coordinates care plans with medical teams to ensure timely interventions and education for diverse patient populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coordinator
REVA, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2018 - Current
- Rotate at medical coordinator desk, obtaining a comprehensive report of each patient’s medical condition, determining the most appropriate medical crew and dispatch it to accomplish a safe, efficient air medical mission.
- Coordinate patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams, regularly communicating with Medical Director and Resource Manager regarding flights.
- Streamline patient information exchange to reduce transport delays through effective bilingual communication.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and families to improve operational efficiency and patient outcome.
- Preceptor to new medical coordinators.
Flight Nurse
REVA, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2017 - Current
- Over 630 flights of experience doing medical transport operations for critically ill or injured patients, providing critical care aboard fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
- Monitors and documents patient’s condition, including head to toe assessment with updates, vital signs, treatment, interventions, medications administered, including controlled substance, during all phases of transport.
- Assures patient have all appropriate documentation before departure from the discharging facility. Including review release forms, waivers, DNR, demographics and signatures.
- Check that medical equipment is properly functioning prior transport and medical bags are stocked. Ofter rotating in inventory supplies of equipment and medication.
- Act as interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients and families, providing education to improve understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical ICU
Hospital Universitario de Adultos
San Juan, PR
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Delivered direct care for 2-4 patients per shift, ensuring timely and effective interventions in a fast-paced med-surg unit.
- Administered medications, blood products, and IV therapy, monitoring patient responses and escalating care needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans to address specific patient needs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus
06-2014
Skills
- Ability to learn new equipment and procedures
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals
- Safety Minded/Orientated
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), FL - 4/2027
- BLS - 11/2027
- ACLS - 11/2027
- PALS - 7/2026
- PHTLS - 5/2029
Degree
BSN
Timeline
Medical Coordinator
REVA, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Flight Nurse
REVA, Inc
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical ICU
Hospital Universitario de Adultos
12.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus