Rosalie Cortez
Clovis,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in documentation and critical thinking, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Temetry Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2003 - 08.2025
- monitors patients with heart conditions or those at risk for heart problems using cardiac monitor that tracks heart rhythms and other vital signs. Able to interpret the data, identify potential issues, and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide appropriate interventions. Telemetry nurses also educate patients and their families about heart health and post-discharge care.
- Be able to respond quickly to changes in patient condition , potentially administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, or providing life support
- Analyzing data from cardiac monitor , to identify abnormalities or changes in patient status. Utilized critical thinking to assess patient acuity, prioritizing nursing interventions effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations, promptly notifying physicians of significant condition changes.
- Safely administered medications while vigilantly monitoring patients for adverse reactions. Able to assist doctor in cardio version if needed. To closely regulate and monitor cardiac drips like cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone and be able to administer life threatening arrhythmias medications in a code blue situation.
- Delivered holistic nursing care to address diverse patient needs and improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Express Staffing
10.2002 - 03.2003
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Bridgeport Hospital
10.2000 - 10.2002
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Commonwealth health care center hospital
08.1995 - 08.2000
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dar Al Shifaa Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995
ICU Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
05.1991 - 01.1993
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Education
Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila Philippines 03.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care and assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Critical care nursing
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Licensed by [state] nursing board
- Palliative care
- Blood transfusion administration
- Nursing assessments
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient care and education
- IV therapy management
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Patient assessment and care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Catheter maintenance
Timeline
Registered Temetry Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2003 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Express Staffing
10.2002 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Bridgeport Hospital
10.2000 - 10.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Commonwealth health care center hospital
08.1995 - 08.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dar Al Shifaa Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995
ICU Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
05.1991 - 01.1993
Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
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