CHRISTIE ORTEGA
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in patient care assessment and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and infection control practices. Recognized for compassionate support and adept at managing complex situations in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering patient well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Navicent Health Atrium
Macon, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
- Supported surgeons throughout complex surgical procedures by providing instrumentation or supplies
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Minimized infections using proper aseptic cleaning solutions based on procedure performed and notifying physician of time effectiveness of each solution used
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
Registered Nurse,neuro Icu
Atrium Health Navicent
Macon, GA
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Exhibited capability to operate autonomously while also collaborating effectively within team environment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, critical care equipment, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, GA
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and high risk for procedures and coordinated with physician and care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use and signs of complications.
- Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Registered Nurse, Call Center
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
- Maintained strong call control and quickly worked through scripts to address problems.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Offered resolutions to de-escalate calls and solve customer issues.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Modesto, CA
10.2008 - 01.2018
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
- Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12.2007
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Unit Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Navicent Health Atrium
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse,neuro Icu
Atrium Health Navicent
07.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Call Center
Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
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