Carolina Ortiz
New York
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Clini Labs
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
Telehealth Nurse
Baptist Health Of South Florida
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to telehealth nursing practice, enhancing service delivery and patient experience.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, promoting trust between nurse and patient through compassionate virtual interactions.
- Assisted in the development of telehealth protocols and procedures, contributing to the overall success of the program.
- Prioritized patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs while discussing any concerning changes or trends with appropriate healthcare providers promptly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new telehealth technologies and platforms for optimal performance in virtual care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care transitions and coordination of services for patients receiving telehealth support.
Registered Nurse
West Kendall Urgent Care
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Dedicated to the provision of quality acute care and chronic management of COVID-19 cases
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Hospital Of South Florida
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Nova Southeastern University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
12.2013
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
06.2010
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Examination
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Patient Intervention
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Clini Labs
01.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 01.2025
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
Telehealth Nurse
Baptist Health Of South Florida
07.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
West Kendall Urgent Care
09.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Hospital Of South Florida
03.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Nova Southeastern University
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