Natalia Ortiz-Rivera, BSN, RN
Lakeland
Summary
With experience in the high-pressure acute care hospital setting, I have developed strong and sound clinical judgement, critical thinking, and communication. My pediatric background has equipped me to handle the most difficult and demanding circumstances while providing the highest standard of service. I am confident in my ability to transition to this new role and leverage these transferrable skills to add value to the team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2024 - Current
- Managed comprehensive care of four to five pediatric patients simultaneously.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking and conducted comprehensive assessments to determine appropriateness of interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in acute care settings.
- Rapidly identified change in patient condition and advocated for further intervention.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering professional development and practical skills application.
- Floated to the NICU and MotherBaby units 2-3x/month and independently cared for premature neonates and postpartum mothers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
05-2024
Skills
- Patient care, safety, and education
- Clinical judgement/Critical thinking
- Medication management
- IV insertion
- Therapeutic communication with patients/families
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge planning/Health promotion
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Cerner EMR
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- PALS
- Sigma Theta Tau (April 2024 - present)
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida