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Bianca Ortiz

Colorado Springs

Summary

12-year experienced RN with experience in nursing leadership, CNA training, and direct patient care in different settings in the health care field. My experience includes educating new employees, ensuring patients are cared for safely, and incorporating all CMS and JACHO requirements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Registered Nurse

Vital Core Health Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Home Health Registered Nurse

At Home Health Care
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.

Registered Nurse

Armor Correctional Health Care
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Screen patients to determine appropriateness for opioid agonist/antagonist medication such as buprenorphine/naltrexone
  • Administer ordered medications to patients
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
  • Perform routine or annual physical examinations.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information to produce reports.

Program Coordinator

MGA Academy
09.2018 - 03.2021
  • Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems

Nursing Supervisor

Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo
07.2014 - 04.2019
  • Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of complex cases.
  • Teach classes on mental health topics such as stress reduction.
  • Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
  • Administer medications, including those administered by injection.
  • Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
  • Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws related to the Department of Regulatory Agencies to program instructors


Registered Nurse

San Luis Care Center
06.2011 - 07.2014


  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
  • Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients per provider order.
  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities.


Education

Master of Science - FNP

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
12-2026

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2021

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa, Colorado
05.2011

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Compassionate care
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Policy adherence
  • Focused patient assessments

Timeline

Correctional Registered Nurse

Vital Core Health Care
12.2024 - Current

Home Health Registered Nurse

At Home Health Care
07.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Armor Correctional Health Care
02.2020 - 06.2023

Program Coordinator

MGA Academy
09.2018 - 03.2021

Nursing Supervisor

Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo
07.2014 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

San Luis Care Center
06.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Western Governors University

Master of Science - FNP

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Trinidad State Junior College