Breanna Ortiz
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department RN with extensive hands-on experience in acute care settings. Currently pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at East Carolina University with a profound passion for psychiatric care. Seeking a clinical placement opportunity to further enhance my expertise, bridge my ER background with psychiatric care, and contribute valuable patient-centered care during my clinical practicums. Committed to fostering a holistic approach to patient wellness, integrating my ER skills with advanced psychiatric practices to provide the highest standard of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Travel Registered Nurse
UNC Health
Chapel Hill, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Sexaul Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
- Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
Clinical Nurse II- Emergency Department
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
10.2020 - Current
- Delivered exceptional patient care for up to several patients in a Level One Trauma Center Emergency Department
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness, psychosis, or trauma
- Performed medical procedures, such as, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, nasal swabs or administering medications
- Maintained a safe medical environment for all patients
- Member of the psychiatric committee and a Psychiatric Evaluation Unit (PEU) 'champion' spending multiple weekly shifts providing nursing needs to patients with acute psychiatric needs while awaiting placement in proper facilities
- Worked closely with our ER Psychiatric team of providers to combat stigma, ensure patient safety, proper medication management, review care plans, progress and documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Nursing Assistant
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina Unviersity
Greenville, NC12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06.2020
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Swift learner
- Compassionate
- Proficient in EPIC Software & EMR
- Strong Communicator
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Passion for patient care
- Resiliency
- Adaptable
- Empathy
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 09/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 09/2025
- PALS, American Heart Association, 09/2025
- CPI, Crisis Prevention Institute, 06/2025
- RN, North Carolina, 08/2024, 328959
Licenses
RN, North Carolina, 08/2022, 328959
Timeline
Emergency Department Travel Registered Nurse
UNC Health
02.2023 - Current
Sexaul Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Duke University Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II- Emergency Department
Duke University Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina Unviersity
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University