Candice Ortiz
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Pinnacle Home Health
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
PCA/ONCology
Baton Rouge General Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Insurance Agent
State Farm
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Leveraged knowledge of company insurance products and services to advise customers on appropriate choices.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing tailored insurance solutions and exceptional customer service.
- Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements or riders available upon request.
- Enhanced cross-selling success by identifying complementary products that would further protect clients'' assets or reduce liability exposure.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through diligent prospecting, follow-up, and effective closing strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing ASN
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LACNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assissitant
Woodland Healthcare Training
Denham Springs, LA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Walker High School
Walker, LA05.2008
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- End of life care
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Seizure Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Adaptable
- ADL support
- Patient Services
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
PCA
Pinnacle Home Health
02.2023 - Current
PCA/ONCology
Baton Rouge General Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Insurance Agent
State Farm
07.2018 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing ASN
Baton Rouge Community College
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assissitant
Woodland Healthcare Training
High School Diploma -
Walker High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
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