L. Veronica Ortega
New Grad Nurse/CNA
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Patient-focused nursing professional with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CNA
Presbyterian Medical Group
06.2015 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
CNA
Los Alamos Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2015
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM07.2023
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Gallina, NM05.2005
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Patient Assessments
- Language interpreter
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA Education
- Epic Systems
Clinical Experience
- La Vida Llena Nursing Facility 90 hours (Fundamentals)
- Encompass Rehabilitation 90 hours (Medical Surgical)
- Central Desert Behavioral Health Center 45 hours (Mental Health)
- Kindred Hospital Long term acute care 90 hours (Medical Surgical)
- St. Therese Catholic School 45 hours (pediatrics)
- Lovelace Women's Hospital 45 hours (Maternal Newborn)
- AMG Medical Group 90 hours (Medical Surgical)
Hobbies and Interests
Community service:
- Actively volunteer with American Red Cross
- Actively volunteer with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Actively volunteer with New Mexico Reserve Corps Program as a medical volunteer.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses Member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead CNA
Presbyterian Medical Group
06.2015 - Current
CNA
Los Alamos Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
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