GLORIA BARRON ORTEGA
SACRAMENTO,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over four years of diverse healthcare experience, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept in patient advocacy, health education, and critical thinking, leveraging skills to elevate patient safety and satisfaction in both surgical and home health settings. Passionate about advancing healthcare practices, continually seeking opportunities to lead and inspire teams towards excellence in patient care.
Professional nurse with strong background in hospice care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and pain management. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Reliable and focused on delivering compassionate care and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Compassionate [Desired Position] with comprehensive background in providing end-of-life care and managing patient cases. Known for effectively coordinating care plans and offering emotional support to patients and their families. Demonstrated expertise in pain management and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amari Hospice
Sacramento, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Assessed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to develop tailored care strategies.
- Educated families on disease processes and end-of-life options to enhance understanding and support.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on evolving health conditions.
Registered Nurse
NorCal Home Health
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct home patient assessments, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and timely reporting.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV therapy, with precision and care.
- Monitor vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to physicians for immediate action.
- Assist in managing chronic conditions, providing effective post-operative care.
- Enhance patient outcomes through collaborative care and detailed monitoring.
Surgery Center Staff Nurse
CCRM Fertility
Menlo Park
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Oversee anesthesia recovery, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educate patients on post-op care, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Review medical histories pre-surgery, minimizing delays.
- Analyze recovery responses, refining pain management strategies.
- Coordinate with teams to uphold sterile environments, improving results. Partnered with surgical and support staff to facilitate seamless patient handoffs, ensuring consistent care and reducing transition errors.
- Documented patient status and interventions with precision, supporting regulatory compliance and enhancing patient safety records.
- Adapted to evolving clinical situations by prioritizing urgent needs, contributing to marked gains in patient satisfaction and care quality.
- Maintained accurate medication administration records, supporting compliance and contributing to enhanced patient safety protocols.
- Evaluated workflow efficiencies in post-operative settings, identifying actionable areas for marked progress in patient throughput.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Urology
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, leading to tailored care plans that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Prepare patients for urological procedures, monitor vital signs, ensuring quality care.
- Performed catheterizations, bladder instillations, assisted with cystoscopies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications, managed inventory, ensuring seamless operations.
- Educated patients on conditions, post-care, device use, fostering informed patient decisions.
- Maintained accurate EHR, coordinated care, improving interdisciplinary communication.
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Unitek College
General Studies - Health Science
Mission College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Solano School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Unitek College
Sacramento09.2024
Skills
- Patient Care (Expert)
- Clinical Procedures (Experienced)
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Therapy (Experienced)
- Medication Administration (Experienced)
- Patient Assessment (Expert)
- Documentation (Expert)
- Tracheostomy Care (Experienced)
- Gastrostomy Care (Expert)
- Vaccinations
- Patient Education (Expert)
- EHR (Expert)
- Epic (Expert)
- Health Promotion (Expert)
- Critical Thinking (Expert)
- Team Leadership (Expert)
- Patient Advocacy (Expert)
- Wound Care (Expert)
- Patient Safety (Expert)
- Care Coordination (Expert)
- Chronic Disease Management (Expert)
- Infection Control (Expert)
- Health Education (Expert)
- Pain Management (Expert)
- Patient Monitoring (Expert)
- Home Health Care (Expert)
- Surgical Assistance (Expert)
- Nursing Leadership (Expert)
- Foley Catheter (Expert)
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate care
- Pain assessment
Certification
- RN License 95401501
- LVN License VN701345
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
- ACLS
- IV Therapy
LANGUAGES
English (Highly proficient)
Spanish (Proficient)
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amari Hospice
11.2025 - Current
Surgery Center Staff Nurse
CCRM Fertility
04.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
NorCal Home Health
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Urology
01.2021 - 04.2025
General Studies - Health Science
Mission College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Solano School of Nursing
Vocational Nursing -
Unitek College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Unitek College