Jose Ontiveros
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking nursing student from New Mexico State University, with clinical experience in med-surg, telemetry, pediatrics, psych, rehab, and ER. Committed to giving patients the best quality of care, using evidence-based practice, and eager to expand my practical knowledge and skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Mesilla Valley Hospital/ Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Rotations in 5 West, CCU, ER, young adult detox, younger kids, and adults unit.
- Followed suicide protocol when caring for patients with suicidal ideation and provided emotional support/comfort to patients.
- Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for patients regarding emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Student Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
El Paso, TX
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Rotations in Pediatrics, NICU, PICU, IMC, PACU, and Peds ER.
- Set up kangaroo pump feedings.
- Assisted the nurse with medication administration, tube feedings, diaper changes, bed baths, and ostomy care.
- Performed physical assessments and took vital signs for assigned patients.
Student Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Rotations in telemetry, CCU, and pre-op.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and monitoring patients for signs of infection.
- Assisted the nurse with vital signs, IV insertions, EKG placement, catheter removal, and medication administration.
Student Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Rotations in acute care and inpatient rehab.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology when helping the nurse with medication preparation and administration.
- Assisted patients with ambulation using proper transfer and lifting techniques.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin with nurse supervision.
Student Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Rotation in med-surg.
- Assessed, monitored and documented vital signs for patients.
- Helped patients with activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2025
Skills
- Taking and assessing vital signs
- Blood glucose tests and interpretation
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living
- Urinary catheter insertion and care
- Sterile specimen collection
- Airway suctioning
- IV insertion and care
- Wound care and dressing changes
Certification
- BLS
- Seizure First Aid
- QPR suicide prevention
Timeline
Student Nurse
Mesilla Valley Hospital/ Memorial Medical Center
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Nurse
El Paso Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Student Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
04.2024 - 05.2024
Student Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
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