Johanna Cortes
HIXSON,TN
Summary
Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Pulmonology NP
CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates
Chattanooga, TN
12.2024 - Current
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Nurse Practitioner
Vascular Institute of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test, ultrasounds, as well as medications.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prescribe medication, including controlled substances.
- Develop tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hosptial
Chattanooga, TN
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
RN Case Manager
Kindred
Chattanooga, TN
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
RN Floor Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 32-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morning Pointe
Hixson, TN
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clare Bridge Assisted Living
Cleveland, TN
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address 25+ patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to advanced Alzheimer's care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rhea County Nursing Home
Dayton, TN
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
UTC
Chattanooga, TN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Licenced Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2008
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Health Information Access
- Critical Care Nursing
- EMR Systems N
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Endotracheal Intubation
Proffesional Organization Memberships
- American Nurses Association
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Interventional Pulmonology NP
CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Vascular Institute of Chattanooga
07.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Kindred
07.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hosptial
01.2018 - 06.2023
RN Floor Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morning Pointe
01.2011 - 01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clare Bridge Assisted Living
01.2009 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rhea County Nursing Home
09.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
UTC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Licenced Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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