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Laura Ortiz-Bernal, DNP, APN, FNP-C, CEN

Jackson,NJ

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a comprehensive background in emergency medicine spanning eleven years. Proficient in managing patients across the lifespan from infants to seniors with a focus on both adult and pediatric populations. Adept at providing high-quality patient care in emergency situations both low and high acuity. Collaborative team player committed to delivering exceptional care and optimizing patient outcomes in fast paced emergency setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

US Acute Care Solutions
05.2023 - Current
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Care for patients across lifespan in a very busy adult/pediatric ER
  • Provide care to neonates, school aged, adolescent, middle aged adults and elderly.
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to patients of all age groups from neonates to late adulthood.
  • Determine individual patient needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Perform bedside procedures including splinting, Ultrasound-guided IV lines, laceration repairs (suturing), I&D, local anesthetics, and digital blocks.

Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Vascular And Vein Center Of NJ
06.2018 - Current
  • Responsible of caring for patients undergoing same-day vascular procedures
  • Duties include assessing and performing preoperative procedures such as inserting IV lines, administering IV fluids, and giving pre-op medications
  • Monitor vascular patients preoperatively and postoperatively by recording and monitoring vital signs and frequent vascular assessments
  • Provide thorough discharge education and follow-up for all vascular patients.

Nurse Practitioner

INJX BY NAT AESTHETICS
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Administered neurotoxin injections including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin.
  • Administered dermal filler injections
  • Performed PDO thread procedure
  • Performed non-invasive body contouring treatments including Morpheus 8
  • Administered weight loss medication Tirzepetide to patients
  • PRP procedures
  • Official P-Shot provider administered P-shot
  • Supervising NP role

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Trauma Department

Capital Health Medical Group
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided direct urgent medical care to patients of all age groups in an emergency setting of all acuities.
  • Provided direct care to pediatric patient in a Pediatric ER.
  • Assessed, examined, diagnosed, and managed episodic illnesses, injuries, and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases.
  • Cared for an average of 20-30 patients from pediatrics to late adulthood per day.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and EKGs to build a diagnosis.
  • Performed bedside procedures including suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting orthopedic injuries, ultrasound IV lines, paronychia, and wound care management.
  • Referred complex patients to attending emergency physicians and consult specialists as needed.

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Medical Center
03.2013 - 09.2021
  • Cared for 5-6 patients at a time of different acuity levels in an Adult/Pediatric emergency department.
  • Cared for patients of all age groups from neonates through late adulthood.
  • Performed phlebotomy, insertion of IV lines, administered injections, managed central lines, foley catheters, PEG tube care, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, manage multiple medication drips, and wound care management.
  • Frequently acted as the Charge Nurse to manage the flow of the ED and oversee the department.
  • Mentored many new nurses and nursing students as their main Preceptor throughout the year.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects to improve patient outcomes within the department.
  • Excelled in Triage and completed ESI Triage certification course to educate nurses about Triage.

Registered Nurse

Deborah Heart and Lung Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Cared for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases in an outpatient triage clinic.
  • Managed patients referred from the outpatient clinic to the Triage unit to prepare them for admission or cardiac procedures.
  • Educated patients on cardiac procedures such as stress testing, nuclear stress test, echocardiograms, and cardiac catheterizations.
  • Assisted in the echocardiography department by administering Definity to patients undergoing echocardiogram

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Rutgers University
Newark
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kean University
Union, NJ
08.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
12.2015

Skills

  • Administration of injections (IM, TD, SQ, IV)
  • Emergency Room Services
  • Care of pediatric population and adults
  • Acute Illness
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Patient Triage
  • Discharge Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Fracture Care (Splinting)
  • Suturing
  • Incision and Drainage
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Patient Diagnosis
  • Trauma Care
  • Suture Removal
  • Preventive Care
  • Urgent Care
  • Medical Imaging

Accomplishments

  • Foundation and Friends and Scholarship, 2021
  • Alpha Tau Sigma Research Award, 2021
  • The Dr. Yong Choo MD Nursing Scholarship Award, 2019
  • The Frank Hedges Memorial Scholarship, 2018
  • Nurse of the Year Award for Bayshore Medical Center, 2017
  • State of New Jersey National Disaster Relief Efforts, 2017

Additional Information

  • Botox and Dermal Fillers Certification (AMET)
  • Advanced Practice Nurse, New Jersey
  • Registered Professional Nurse, New Jersey
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
  • Certified Emergency Nurse
  • ACLS/ PALS/ BLS Provider

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

INJX BY NAT AESTHETICS
07.2023 - 03.2024

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

US Acute Care Solutions
05.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Trauma Department

Capital Health Medical Group
10.2021 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Vascular And Vein Center Of NJ
06.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Deborah Heart and Lung Center
02.2017 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Medical Center
03.2013 - 09.2021

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kean University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ocean County College

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