Susan Ortiz
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner. Prioritizes furthering education and possesses a Master's Degree in Nursing. Passionate about providing holistic and comprehensive treatment and therapy. Consistently delivers high quality service and care to all clients. Seeking a new role that utilizes skill set and offers the opportunity for growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Innate Medical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Provides pain management and primary care as a nurse practitioner
- Responsible for examining patients, reviewing their medical history, and consulting with other care providers to align on a therapy or treatment program to help them manage their pain
- Accountable for working toward effectively managing patients' pain through assessment, intervention, and client advocacy.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Midtown Medical and Wellness Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided comprehensive and holistic treatment to clients within a clinic
- Referred patients to physicians and other support systems as needed
- Performed physical examinations to determine level of disability and determine recommendations
- Updated and maintained patient case history and medical records
- Educated clients and their families regarding treatment and care plans.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ochiltree General Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided emergency room care to clients of all ages in a local, rural hospital
- Utilized resources efficiently by implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision through evidence-based practice
- Mentored peers by providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Trauma Nurse Coordinator
- Delivered high quality service and safety, ensuring clinical care met the needs of each patient
- Made autonomous clinical decisions such as discharging patients or providing patient referrals to appropriate services as needed
- Developed and executed teaching programs which required training, assessing competence, supervision, and clinical environmental support
- Administered suture, steri strip, and dermal glue lacerations
- Cared for patient wounds as well as specialist minor injuries and illnesses
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of Hospital policy and procedure.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE, NURSING -
University of Texas
Arlington, TXBACHELOR'S DEGREE, NURSING -
Texas Tech Lubbock
Lubbock, TXASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, NURSING -
Oklahoma State University
Skills
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Sedation Certification
Affiliations
- Martha's House, Board Member, 2022 - Present
- American Nurse Association, Member, 2019 - Present
- Texas Nurse Association, Member, 2019 - Present
- Toys For Tots, Volunteer, 2012 - Present
Timeline
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Innate Medical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
02.2022 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Midtown Medical and Wellness Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ochiltree General Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
MASTER'S DEGREE, NURSING -
University of Texas
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, NURSING -
Texas Tech Lubbock
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, NURSING -
Oklahoma State University
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Sedation Certification
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