Rogelio Ortiz
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Op Nurse
Heights Surgery Center
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Obtain consent forms from patients prior to their procedure so that they are aware of potential risks associated with surgery.
- Educate patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Maintain accurate records of patient information and data related to pre-operative activities.
- Conduct post-surgery follow ups with patients over the phone or via email in order to monitor progress.
- Review patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Administer intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Prepare medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing care in order to minimize risk of contamination or spread of disease.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
LVN Floor Nurse/Scrub Nurse
Lone Star Vein Center
The Woodlands, TX
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment, and disease prevention.
- Observed, checked, and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions, and charting abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members, and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Reviewed files and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Maintained records to comply with state and federal regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions, and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics, and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment, and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate the surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during the operation.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans, and evaluate various factors.
- Prepared the operating room for patient procedures, and assisted with clean-up after procedures.
- Handled laboratory specimens, and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Maintained an aseptic environment to prevent patient infections, or other unwanted outcomes.
LVN/ PROGRAM MANAGER
En Manos De Dios Adult Day Car
Pharr, TX
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Home Health Care Nurse
Calidad Home Health
La Feria, TX
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN Floor Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Education
Valley Baptist Hospital
Harlingen, TX12.2011
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Triaging
- Patient Charting
- Procedure Explanation
- Performance Monitoring
- Wound Dressing
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pre Op Nurse
Heights Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse/Scrub Nurse
Lone Star Vein Center
09.2013 - 09.2022
LVN/ PROGRAM MANAGER
En Manos De Dios Adult Day Car
09.2012 - 08.2013
Home Health Care Nurse
Calidad Home Health
02.2012 - 08.2013
LVN Floor Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2012
Valley Baptist Hospital
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