Irene Ortega
RN, BSN
Garland
Summary
Compassionate ICU Nurse with extensive experience at Medical City Arlington, skilled in advanced cardiac life support and telemetry monitoring. Proven track record in mentoring new nurses and enhancing patient care through quality improvement initiatives. Adept at providing emotional support to families while delivering life-saving interventions in critical situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
ICU Nurse
Medical City Arlington
07.2021 - Current
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX05-2021
Associate of Science -
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX05-2016
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Quality improvement
Clinical judgment
Resource utilization
Telemetry monitoring
End-of-life care
Advanced cardiac life support
Ventilator management
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Medical City Arlington
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas State University
Associate of Science -
Eastfield College