Maricela Ortiz
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 11 years of general oncology, surgical oncology, and chemo administration experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. I will bring my experience, professionalism, and reliability to the United Healthcare Team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
City of Hope
Goodyear, AZ
07.2013 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system (EPIC).
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
City of Hope, formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of
Goodyear, AZ
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Health Care Consultation
- Chart Updating
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
Certification
- AZ RN License RN180691-
- ACLS/BLS
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
City of Hope
07.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
City of Hope, formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of
01.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Phoenix College
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