Kindalynn Ortega
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated, caring, and compassionate RN with inpatient acute and critical care experience. Seeking to serve the 4E IMC team and patients as a Clinical Leader. Caring and efficient with the competence to manage complex and critical situations. Known for effective communication, accountability, and thoroughness. Dependable in high-pressure environments with a commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Oversees the care of all patients on the unit including overall plans, changes in interventions, and conditions
- Supervises unit RNs by providing aid, assessing documentation, and reviewing patient MARs
- Educates new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and procedures
- Determines patient assignments for on-coming shift
- Conducts daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in standard of care and patient assignments
- Promotes a safe, supportive, and positive work environment
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Completes physical assessments
- Administers medications in a safe and efficient manner
- Promptly notifies appropriate HCP of abnormal and acute changes in labs, assessment findings, etc.
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary members of patients' health team
- Communicates care plans with patient's families
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Provides care to patients with neurological conditions as well as neurosurgical patients
- Manages the care of 4-6 patients at the bedside each shift
- Completes physical assessments
- Administers medications in a safe and efficient manner
- Promptly notifies appropriate HCP of abnormal and acute changes in labs, assessment findings, etc.
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary members of patients' health team
- Communicates care plans with patients and their families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12.2022
Leadership
- Class Representative, UTMB Health Assessment (08/2021 - 12/2021)
- Charge RN, Dell Children's Medical Center (11/2023 - Present)
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 7/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 07/01/23
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - 02/01/23
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
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