Mary Ortiz
Deltona
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Long-term Acute Care (LTAC) environments. Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing patient advocacy and achieving optimal outcomes. Expertise in implementing nursing standards that improve care quality and ensure patient safety. Achievements include increased patient satisfaction scores and more efficient discharge processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse LTACH
Select Speciality Hospital
Daytona Beach
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient care plans and individualized treatment strategies.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, hospital policies, and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Utilized critical thinking for rapid assessment of clinical situations.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and beliefs in all interactions.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team members.
- Oversaw admission and discharge processes while ensuring accurate documentation.
Progressive Care Nurse
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
Orange City
06.2002 - 08.2018
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and available resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses within progressive care unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments and accurately documented patient progress.
- Implemented infection control protocols to uphold patient safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health records for effective management of patient information.
- Responded to emergencies with critical interventions as necessary.
- Assessed vital signs, documenting findings to support ongoing treatment evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Medication administration
- Infection control practices
- Electronic health records management
- Critical thinking skills
- Emergency response techniques
- Ventilator and tracheostomy management
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Wound care expertise
- Intensive care unit (ICU) experience
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse Certification Through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse LTACH
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Progressive Care Nurse
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
06.2002 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
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