Karla Ortega
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Chandler Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring for patients in telemetry units.
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms, assessing patients and initiating appropriate interventions based on protocols.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed direct care of 5 patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care to geriatric and terminal patients.
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Met contractual obligations by securing housing and traveling on schedule to show up on time for new assignments.
- Focused on patient outcomes and worked collaboratively with permanent staff to achieve targets.
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided complete Primary care, assessments, and plan of care to 5 patients in a Medical, Surgical, and Telemetry Unit.
- Obtained experience with Furosemide drips. Monitored and recorded vital signs, and medication side effects.
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Trained new travel nurses on hospital policies, and standard of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Healthcare System
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided primary care, assessments, and plan of care for 5-6 Veteran patients in the float pool team.
- Administered a wide variety of services, including TPN and lipid administration, tube feedings, applying and changing bandages, colostomy care, taking labs, and assisting with ADL's. Gained experience with TURP surgical patients and chest tubes.
- Built positive relationships with physicians to obtain prompt orders for medications and procedures.
- Focused on patient outcomes and worked collaboratively with permanent staff to achieve targets.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided bedside care to 4 pediatric patients with chronic illnesses or injuries in a 96 bed Neurology and Step Down Transplant Unit.
- Assessed patients, completed neurological assessments, administered medications, obtained labs, and provided necessary treatment.
- Care provided included maintaining PICC lines, administering TPN, lipids, and tube feedings. Provided education in colostomy care. Gained experience with cervical collar care, tracheostomy care, and seizure precautions.
- Educated the patients and patient's parents on diagnosis, medical procedures, nutrition, pain management, and treatment plans.
- Stayed up to date on changing patient conditions by performing regular assessments.
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided primary care, assessments, and plan of care to 6 patients in Progressive Care and Medical Surgical units.
- Monitored EKG, BP readings, provided cardiac interventions, and participated in the code blue team.
- Safely administered cardiac drips, provided wound care, maintained vitals on post surgical patients, and gained experience with cardiac medications and continuous bladder irrigations.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05.2020
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical decision-making
- Team leadership
- Fluent in two languages
- Team collaboration
- Effective time management
- Family engagement strategies
- Dependable performance
Certification
- ACLS - 12/2025
- BLS - 12/2025
- PALS- 01/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Chandler Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 06.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Healthcare System
03.2021 - 11.2021
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
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