Cristina Ortiz
Topeka,KS
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse committed to delivering evidence-based practice patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trusting relationships between patients and staff.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
LPN (Refill Center) (Family Practice 2015-2017)
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
07.2014 - Current
- Refill prescribed medications per standing orders. Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers.
- Improved patient safety by accurately reviewing and verifying medication lists.
- Working on in-basket medication refill requests for providers.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, lab tests, x-rays, and procedures. Notify patients of test results and provider disposition.
- Obtained patient vital signs, point of care testing, assist providers with procedures, administer medications, immunizations, and provide patient education.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Highland Community College
Atchison, KS08.2024
Associate of Science - LPN
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS12.2015
Skills
- Nursing Process Application
- Clinical judgment, Patient Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care, Patient Monitoring IV & Medication Management
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- EPIC Software System
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 2024 ANED Stroke Awareness
- 2024 ANED HIPAA
Timeline
LPN
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
07.2023 - Current
LPN (Refill Center) (Family Practice 2015-2017)
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
07.2014 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Highland Community College
Associate of Science - LPN
Flint Hills Technical College
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 2024 ANED Stroke Awareness
- 2024 ANED HIPAA
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