Robin Ortega
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Always ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Austin Endoscopy Center
05.2013 - Current
- Pre-Op: Obtain medical history, review medications, monitor vital signs, start IV, administer pre-op meds, and address patient/family concerns. Consult with GI and anesthesia teams as needed.
- Intra-op/Procedure: Collaborate with the GI doctor, technician, and CRNA. Lead time-out, document procedures, administer medications (Epinephrine, Saline, Spot Tattoos), and assist technicians.
- Post-Op: Monitor the patient in PACU, provide discharge teaching, and address any questions from the patient and family.
- Pathology Tracking: Monitor pathology results, ensure patient notification, verify physician sign-off, and resolve issues with the lab or physician. Document all steps for audit preparation.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. David's Medical Center
09.2007 - 05.2013
- Staff Nurse: Worked across multiple floors, including telemetry, medical/surgical, orthopedic, neurology, and inpatient rehab.
- Served as a resource for other nurses in the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Bedboard Coordinator: Managed patient assignments, coordinating admissions from the ER, direct admissions, and transfers from outside hospitals to appropriate units.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2005
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Family education
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Austin Endoscopy Center
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. David's Medical Center
09.2007 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
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