Nicole Cortez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager at Orlando Health with a proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective staff training and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in IV therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration, I successfully increased operational efficiency and fostered a culture of excellence within nursing teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance care practices.
- Assisted in developing nursing policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Soleo Health
Orlando, USA
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Infusion nurse responsible for traveling to patient homes, assessment and infusion of IV immunoglobulin therapy to patients with immunocompromised conditions.
- Tracked patient status accurately throughout infusion process to ensure optimal care.
- Finalized patient documentation promptly to maintain accurate medical records.
RN Nurse Manager
The IV Lounge
Orlando, USA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed vitamin iv infusion lounge under MD supervision, providing hydration, vitamin infusions, anti-aging, and weight loss services to patients.
- Coordinated clinician schedules, managed supply orders, hired and trained new employees, and conducted patient education.
- Oversaw clinic PNLs and collaborated with marketing team to develop campaigns that increased patient engagement and sales.
- Increased monthly sales by 15% month after month.
RN/PMD COVID antibody infusion
True health
Orlando, USA
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided monoclonal Covid antibody infusions, assessed patient administration eligibility, and performed COVID testing for over 10 patients each day.
- Monitored patients for one hour to identify potential adverse effects after infusion.
- Post infusion patient education.
- Conducted follow-up phone assessments and documented patient information.
- ACLS trained.
Student Nurse
Rasmussen University
Orlando, USA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- ADN Program. Under the guidance and supervision of a clinical instructor, preceptor, and/or registered nurse employed by a hospital facility, I used my acquired knowledge to implement the nursing process for patients, families and/or groups of clients.
- Achieved graduation from nursing program on September 17, 2022.
- Provided compassionate patient care under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Paramedic
Advent Health Tampa
Tampa, USA
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Executed urgent and emergent care procedures, including EKGs, wound care, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, IV initiation, and codes, ensuring timely patient stabilization.
- ADVENT HEALTH TAMPA
Paramedic
MIND BODY SPIRIT CARE
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed administrative and clinical duties, which involved maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examinations, assisting physicians during exams, and performing front-desk tasks while providing Nutritional IV Therapy under MD orders.
Paramedic
Americare Ambulance Services
Tampa, USA
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in lifting, carrying, and loading patients into the ambulance to ensure safe transport.
- Provide Advanced Life Support patient care in accordance with established procedures and prescribed local protocols and clinical practices.
- Provided comprehensive care in patient assessment, packaging, and transport of critical care patients to optimize outcomes.
- Treat patients with appropriate techniques, resources, and equipment.
- Determined and delegated tasks to team members to enhance operational efficiency and support lower-level EMT responsibilities.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Orlando, FL09-2022
Associate's degree - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Ocala, FL01-2018
Skills
- IV EXPERT
- ACLS/BLS CERTIFIED
- Quality control measures
- Documentation accuracy
- Discharge planning
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing team management
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Case review
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication techniques
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Paramedic FL state License, PMD589289
- Registered Nurse (RN), RN9612412, 10/01/22, 07/31/2026
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health
01.2024 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Soleo Health
03.2023 - 08.2025
RN Nurse Manager
The IV Lounge
12.2022 - 08.2023
RN/PMD COVID antibody infusion
True health
04.2021 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
Rasmussen University
01.2021 - 09.2022
Paramedic
Advent Health Tampa
11.2018 - 06.2020
Paramedic
MIND BODY SPIRIT CARE
02.2018 - 06.2020
Paramedic
Americare Ambulance Services
02.2018 - 08.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate's degree - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA