James Ortiz
Mcallen
Summary
Seasoned ER nurse with a proven track record at Rio Grande Regional, adept in EKG interpretation and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in streamlining triage processes and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective collaboration and advanced clinical skills. Demonstrated excellence in emergency and trauma nursing, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Healthcare professional with significant experience in emergency medical settings. Known for delivering high-quality patient care and managing critical situations with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in triage, patient assessment, and emergency protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Free Standing ER Registered Nurse
STHS Ware RD FED
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse, CardioVascular Operating Room
DHR
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Knapp Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Paramedic
Starr EMS
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Paramedic
Guardian EMS
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2016
Associate of Applied Science - EMS
University of Texas Brownsville
Brownsville, TX12-2014
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Certified ER nurse
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Health promotion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
- Trauma nursing
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
Timeline
Free Standing ER Registered Nurse
STHS Ware RD FED
01.2022 - 12.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional
01.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, CardioVascular Operating Room
DHR
01.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Knapp Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2020
Paramedic
Starr EMS
01.2015 - 12.2016
Paramedic
Guardian EMS
01.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South Texas College
Associate of Applied Science - EMS
University of Texas Brownsville
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