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Natalie Ortegon

Canton,GA

Summary

Compassionate Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in neurological assessment, critical care patient management, and advanced life support. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse

Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive care for patients with intracranial hematomas, hemorrhages, strokes, seizures, glioblastomas, and myasthenia gravis.
  • Managed patient sedation, vasoactive drips, ventilator support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Assisted with sedation and monitoring during bedside procedures, such as EVD placement, central line insertions, tracheostomies, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes.
  • Served as clinical resource nurse for neuroscience-related inquiries from staff members.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to assess patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.

FOR Day Team Lead

Home Church Ministry Center
Roswell, GA
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead monthly outreach events serving the Spanish-speaking community, including coordinating volunteers, planning logistics, and partnering with bilingual team members to bridge language gaps.
  • Oversee the operation of a community food bank, and support the organization of a Spanish service.
  • Collaborate with church staff and volunteers to provide consistent, culturally respectful ministry, and practical resources to underserved families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05-2021

Skills

  • Neurological assessments
  • Critical care management
  • Vasoactive drips
  • Ventilator management
  • Conscious sedation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Scale
  • Ventricular Assist Device
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Accomplishments

  • Quality Improvement Project- Led a quality improvement initiative to educate ICU nurses on Code Stroke protocols, aiming to improve response times and role clarity during acute stroke activations.

Timeline

FOR Day Team Lead

Home Church Ministry Center
05.2024 - Current

Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse

Emory University Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samford University