Natalie Ortiz

Travel Nurse

• Assess and monitor patient in acute, stepdown, cardiac and surgical areas
• Medication administration including IV, Drawing blood, Administering blood, lab interpretation and monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.