Carrie L. Ortega
Fontana,CA
Summary
Fluent in English and Spanish, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages. Passionate about educating and communicating with patients and colleagues to promote understanding and enhance patient care. Highly skilled in building relationships and resolving conflicts effectively with coworkers. Proactive and goal-oriented professional known for excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Reliable and adaptable, able to quickly learn and apply new skills. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Loma Linda University Children’s Health
01.2013 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Collaborated on post-treatment care to prevent return hospitalizations due to complications
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate treatment for all patients
- Trained and mentored new RN hires
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Rejuvenation Surgicenter
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided care for patients in an outpatient surgical center
- Set up trays, supplies, and sterile fields for office procedures
- Cared for patients in recovery by monitoring vitals, administering medications, and managing pain
- Prepared operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying the count of all necessary equipment
Registered Nurse (RN)
San Dimas Surgical
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided care for patients in an outpatient surgical center
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedural sterility during operations by observing body language, movements, and demeanor
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain self-management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Ontario, CA06.2013
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Clinical Care
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- Medical Procedures & Interventions
- Pain Management
- New RN Training & Mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Public Health Nurse (PHN), California Board of Registered Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Loma Linda University Children’s Health
01.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Rejuvenation Surgicenter
06.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse (RN)
San Dimas Surgical
03.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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