Rebecca Loritz
Dallas,TX, USA
Summary
A committed and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience supporting diverse and underserved patient populations across acute and community healthcare settings. Demonstrated strengths in patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and implementing evidence-informed strategies to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Professional interests centered on advancing health equity, improving health literacy, and addressing the social and structural determinants that shape health outcomes globally. Seeking to pursue the MSc in Global Public Health with Data Science to develop a deeper understanding of global disease burdens, health systems, and barriers to care, with the long-term aim of contributing to policies that strengthen health systems and promote equitable access to care worldwide.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Multidisciplinary Surgery Clinic (General Surgery)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver pre-operative and post-operative education to surgical patients, ensuring informed consent and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient safety and surgical outcomes.
- Manage patient communications and documentation through the EPIC electronic health record system.
- Support providers during in-office surgical procedures and minor interventions.
Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics Trauma Unit
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX, USA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided direct care to patients with acute and chronic orthopaedic and trauma conditions.
- Conducted holistic assessments addressing physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate individualised plans of care.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted social workers in care coordination and discharge planning for disadvantaged patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized electronic health records for tracking patient information and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, USA05.2021
Skills
- Clinical assessment and decision-making
- Patient and family health education
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Care coordination
- Time management
- Evidence appraisal and literature review
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Quality improvement
- Basic Spanish proficiency
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Nurse
Watermark Urgent Care
Dallas, TX, USA, 10/23 - Present
- Administer injections and provide medication for treatment
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, documenting medical and social histories
- Assist underserved populations in accessing essential healthcare services
- Promote community health and preventive care through patient education.
Professional Development and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 1040455
Research and Academic Interests
• Health disparities and improving access to healthcare for underserved populations
• Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases
• Improving health literacy and patient education
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Multidisciplinary Surgery Clinic (General Surgery)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics Trauma Unit
University Medical Center of El Paso
07.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas