Billie J. Portz
Charleston,WV
Summary
Registered nurse with 15+ years clinical experience. Skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Loyal and collaborative team player.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room RN
Montgomery General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated triage of patients presenting for emergent care, prioritizing treatment based on medical needs
- Triage emergency patients at Montgomery General Hospital using acuity standards. at Montgomery General Hospital using acuity standards.
- Assess vital signs, pain, and symptoms during rapid emergency intake.
- Initiate IV access, medication delivery, and fluid therapy per physician orders.
- Delivered emergent bedside care to adults and children, ensuring timely interventions in critical situations
Intensive Care Unit RN
Pleasant Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered bedside nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients, ensuring safety and comfort during critical interventions
- Monitored ICU patients for changes in vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications and IV therapies following hospital critical care protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and respiratory therapists on treatment plans.
- Floated to emergency department during low ICU census
Restorative RN
Stonerise Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated restorative care for residents to maintain or regain physical, emotional and mental well-being
- Supervised restorative aides in delivering rehabilitation and therapeutic techniques to support resident recovery in 150-bed facility
- Assessed resident conditions and updated Stonerise Healthcare care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored responses in skilled nursing setting.
- Coordinated shifts with physicians, therapists, and nursing assistants.
Preoperative and Postoperative RN
Charleston Surgical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness for outpatient procedures
- Deliver safe, individualized care during immediate postoperative and post-anesthesia recovery phases
- Monitor vital signs and other progress indicators to confirm discharge readiness
RN
Amedysis Home Healthcare
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted OASIS assessments and coordinated patient care to support optimal health outcomes
- Provided care to adult and pediatric homebound patients diagnosed with acute and chronic illnesses
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and home health aides during patient care.
ICU Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered comprehensive bedside care to adult medical, surgical, and cardiovascular ICU patients, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort
- Monitored ventilators, cardiac rhythms, and invasive hemodynamic lines in critical patients.
- Administered titrated IV drips, blood products, and complex medication regimens.
- Provided postoperative care to ICU patients recovering from procedures, including post-PTCA.
- Delivered intensive care nursing across Trustaff travel assignments and diverse hospital units.
RN/Emergency Department
CAMC Women's & Children's
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Cared for patients across various specialties, including obstetrics, gynecology, cardiac, respiratory, and trauma, adapting approaches to meet individual needs
- Delivered bedside care to diverse patient populations, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates, ensuring high-quality treatment and support
- Trained and mentored new registered nurses in clinical practices
RN Medical ICU/Medical Emergency Team
CAMC Memorial
11.2006 - 07.2012
- Oversaw nursing staff in critical care unit, ensuring effective patient management.
- Delivered bedside nursing care to critically ill adult patients, ensuring timely interventions and monitoring
- Served as charge nurse in critical care unit
- Conducted daily rounds on post-ICU admission floor patients, assessing recovery progress and addressing care needs
RN/Oncology Unit/Med Surg
CAMC Memorial Division
06.2005 - 11.2006
- Delivered bedside nursing care to adult oncology patients, ensuring comfort and support during treatment
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Delivered compassionate bedside care to patients at CAMC Memorial Division.
- Assisted immediate postoperative overflow patients in recovery rooms
Education
ADN -
Southern WV Community College
Logan, WVSkills
- Emergency triage
- Critical care nursing
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Acute care
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Patient communication
- Attention to detail
- Respiratory care
- Neurological assessment
- Neurological care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient stabilization
- Airway management
- Emergency care
- Integumentary care
- Trauma care
- Safety management
- Diabetes management
- Psychosocial assessment
- Advanced cardiac support
- Pharmacology
- Medical records management
- IV insertion
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Elderly patient care
- Pediatric emergency care
- Disease prevention
- Trauma nursing
- Ethical practice
- Quality improvement
- Condition monitoring
- Patient safety
- Cardiovascular care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Obstetric care
- Patient assessments
- Ventilator management
- Infection control
- Pediatric care
- Genitourinary care
- EKG interpretation
- Electronic health records
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- IV management
- Patient communication
- Direct patient care
- Analytical thinking
- Pediatric support
- Patient flow management
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit RN
Pleasant Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
Emergency Room RN
Montgomery General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Restorative RN
Stonerise Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
Preoperative and Postoperative RN
Charleston Surgical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
RN
Amedysis Home Healthcare
09.2017 - 03.2018
ICU Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel
04.2017 - 07.2017
RN/Emergency Department
CAMC Women's & Children's
07.2012 - 09.2016
RN Medical ICU/Medical Emergency Team
CAMC Memorial
11.2006 - 07.2012
RN/Oncology Unit/Med Surg
CAMC Memorial Division
06.2005 - 11.2006
ADN -
Southern WV Community College