Miriam Ortega
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders for pain management or induction of labor.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as amniocentesis, forceps deliveries, cesarean sections, and vacuum extractions.
- Instructed new mothers on proper infant feeding techniques.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
- Provided emotional support to laboring women throughout the birthing process.
- Ensured appropriate documentation was completed for each patient according to hospital policy.
- Initiated IV lines for administration of fluids or medications prior to delivery.
- Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
- Provided patient education on labor progression and delivery techniques.
- Identified any potential complications during labor that may require intervention from a physician.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medsurge RN
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, FL
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL04-2020
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2017
Skills
- Postpartum Care
- Cervical Exams
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Labor process
- Circulating in the OR
- Emotional Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Student Precepting
- Excellent Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Multitasking
- Safety Protocols
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- IV Insertion
Certification
- BLS 07/18/2023
- ACLS 08/31/2022
- NRP 02/07/2024
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring 07/11/2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN
Palmetto General Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Medsurge RN
Palmetto General Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College