Hi, I’m
Kimberly Ortiz
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
- Enthusiastic MSN graduate looking to obtain position as critical care clinical instructor focused on exercising knowledge and experience gained from over 6 years of experience working as a critical care nurse. Sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies and practices. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Neurological ICU
07.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, external ventricular drainage, intra-arterial catheterization for invasive monitoring.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained and precepted new residents on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Educated current staff on new equipment or new standard of care.
- Lead process improvement project on reducing pressure injuries through the use of turning system within the unit.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Nurse Extern
12.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members .Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Kelsom Clinic
Medical Assistant
01.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused environment. Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TX
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05-2017
University Overview
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau.
- Dean's List Fall, 2017
- Member of Honors College
- Dell's Scholarship Recipient
- Thesis: Social determinants of health for pregnant and
homeless adolescents from the early 1900’s:
Lessons for today
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TX
Master of Science from Nursing Education
Current
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Evidence-Based Teaching
- Shared governance
- Leadership Abilities
- Program Management
- Competency Assessment
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Mentoring Proficiency
Certification
ANCC-CCRN
BLSS
ACLS
NIH Certified
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in neuro ICU to prepare for Magnet Visit
- Assisted in obtaining PTAP certification by participating in virtual visit
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neurological ICU
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Nurse Extern
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
12.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Kelsom Clinic
01.2016 - 11.2016
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Master of Science from Nursing Education
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