Elizabeth Ortiz

Proficient in Spanish ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification NIHHS certification Resource RN Charge Nurse RN / staff nurse leadership Float Nurse to Step Down Unit Collaboration and Teamwork Critical decision-making Flexibility Blood Administration Fall risk assessment/prevention IV Insertion and Therapy Telemetry Management and titration of Amiodarone and Cardizem drips G-Tube / J- Tube feedings and medication admin N-Tube insertion care and management Tracheostomy care Foley insertion and care Patient Care Coordination Medication Administration Vital signs monitoring Wound Care Care of Patients requiring BIPAP Patient Education Assessment and management of Drug and Alcohol withdrawal Illeostomy and Colostomy care Restraints/use of least restrictive device Seizure precautions Epic and Cerner EHR Management Infection Control Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) National patient safety goals/core measures Obtaining cultures for septic workup (eg blood, sputum, catheter tips) Obtaining peripheral venous blood Emergency Response