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Jorgina Cortez

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Home Therapy Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Fresenius Medical Center, excelling in patient education and advocacy. Educate and train patients and or family members to perform home hemodialysis at home safely and independently. Provide ongoing clinical support, troubleshooting, and progress monitoring. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, I enhanced care quality and reduced hospital readmissions through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a culture of empathy and teamwork among staff.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Therapy Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Center
Houston, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Educate and train patients and families to perform home dialysis treatments safely and independently.
  • Conduct home environment assessments for treatment suitability.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care.

Provide ongoing clinical support, troubleshooting, and progress monitoring.

  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care
Weslaco, TX
08.2016 - 12.2022
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of facilities to identify areas requiring corrective action or improvement initiatives.
  • Minimized operational costs by efficiently managing budgets and reducing expenses.
  • Implemented proactive measures to reduce downtime due to equipment malfunctions or staffing issues.
  • Developed long-term strategies for continuous improvement in facility performance metrics.
  • Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
  • Enhanced staff productivity through effective communication and training programs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and adherence to compliance standards.

Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care
Weslaco, TX
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Maintained high-quality care standards by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation, treatment plans, and medication administration records.
  • Streamlined patient scheduling processes to maximize facility efficiency and minimize wait times for patients.
  • Maintained a positive, patient-centered culture by modeling exceptional nursing care and reinforcing the value of empathy, compassion, and professionalism among team members.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions among dialysis patients by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing errors, improving workflow efficiency, and enhancing overall patient satisfaction levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
08-2008

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient management
  • Lab result interpretation
  • EMR systems
  • Staff supervision

Certification

CPR

Home Hemodialysis Trained RN

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Home Therapy Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care
08.2016 - 12.2022

Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care
04.2014 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Texas College
Jorgina Cortez