Karoll Ortiz
MIAMI,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with specialization in cardiac critical care and interventional radiology. Proven expertise in care coordination and radiology preparation, ensuring comprehensive patient care across various healthcare settings. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and timely interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Interventional Radiology RN
Northwell Hospital
Staten Island, New York
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure assessments to guarantee patient safety and comfort.
Maintained strict sterility standards during all interventional radiology procedures.
Executed various body cases including CT-guided biopsies, drains, and thoracentesis.
Collaborated with physicians and radiologists to develop effective patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs vigilantly during procedures and provided timely interventions as needed.
Administered medications appropriately according to individual patient requirements.
Ensured thorough documentation of patient care and compliance with hospital regulations.
Educated patients on post-procedure follow-up instructions for optimal recovery. - Administered medications and monitored patient responses during radiology procedures.
- Assisted radiologists with imaging studies and ensured equipment readiness for optimal procedure flow.
- Educated patients on radiology process and offered emotional support to enhance patient experience.
ICU RN
HCA Kendall Regional Medical Center
Miami, Florida
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care across all age groups and conditions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans.
Administered medication infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and electrolytes.
Managed multiple critical care drips utilizing invasive lines and monitoring techniques.
Oversaw pre and post-operative care for cardiac, vascular surgeries, strokes, overdoses, and general surgeries.
Monitored heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation for distress signs.
Demonstrated extensive ventilator expertise focusing on patients with ARDS.
Performed emergency CPR and other stabilizing interventions in high-pressure situations. - Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care across all age groups and conditions.Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans.Administered medication infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and electrolytes.Managed multiple critical care drips utilizing invasive lines and monitoring techniques.Oversaw pre and post-operative care for cardiac, vascular surgeries, strokes, overdoses, and general surgeries.Monitored heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation for distress signs.Demonstrated extensive ventilator expertise focusing on patients with ARDS.Performed emergency CPR and other stabilizing interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs and continuously assessed patient conditions to detect changes promptly and inform treatment adjustments.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapies efficiently.
ICU RN
Northwell Hospital
Staten Island, New York
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Provide direct care to a diverse population of critically ill patients, including but not limited to respiratory failure, sepsis, pre and post-operative complications.
Conduct advance hemodynamic monitoring to assess patient status and adjust treatment accordingly with critical care physicians.
Collaborate closely with intensivist and interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and decrease patient complications.
Alert Critical care physicians of any emergent situation or changes in patient's status.
Participated in emergency response and code blue situations as part of the critical care team.
Ensure timely documentation and compliance with healthcare protocols.
Provide high quality patient care across multiple departments in a float pool capacity.
Coordinate with families to provide education and emotional support during critical situations. - Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in intensive care unit, ensuring timely interventions to stabilize patient health.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, improving coordination of interventions and overall patient management.
ICU RN
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care according to unit standards for all age groups.
Collaborated with specialists to develop integrated care plans for diverse patient needs.
Administered infusion therapy including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes, and blood products.
Managed multiple critical care drips via invasive lines with careful monitoring.
Monitored heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and saturation for distress indicators.
Identified emergency situations and alerted intensivist team to changes in patient status.
Utilized extensive ventilator knowledge for intubated patients and those with ARDS.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation effectively and assisted with procedures such as intubation. - Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to medical staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient-specific needs.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and collaboration to support optimal patient outcomes.
CVICU RN
Kaiser Permanante
San Francisco, California
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Participate in activities to plan, measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care for pre and post operative patients.
Collaborated with multi-specialties across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan.
Administered medication, infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antirejection medications and replaced electrolytesMonitored vital signs closely and collected hemodynamics and lab values closely for therapeutic levels..
Managed pre and post-op Open Heart POD1, MVR, TAVR, AAA, NSTEMI, Cardiac Caths, Ablation and PCI
Dishtinguish between normal and abnormal age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical and chronic illnesManage chest tubes, nasogastric/orogastric tubes, peg tubes, drains, and wound vacsacs
Titrate sedation medication according to RASS and MD orders and protocPerformed blood product transfusions and monitored for allergic reactionsons
Extensive ventilator and tracheostomy care
Demonstrate ability to deliver appropriate wound care/dressing
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively in a Code Blue stPrepare and treat patients in CRRT and Hemodialysis with Tablo equipmenttment
Work closely with nephrologist for orders and goals of HD treatment
Performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups.
Care for COVID patients and patients in isolation rooms - Delivered patient care by assessing needs and developing individual care plans, ensuring tailored interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and support services.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring patient safety and effective therapeutic response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Miami, FL12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Barry University
Miami, FL12-2014
Skills
- Interventional techniques
- Radiology preparation
- Patient assessment and care coordination
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Interventional Radiology RN
Northwell Hospital
04.2025 - 03.2026
ICU RN
Northwell Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2025
ICU RN
University of Miami Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
CVICU RN
Kaiser Permanante
02.2023 - 04.2023
ICU RN
HCA Kendall Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Barry University