Suzanne Ortiz RN
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Care Services
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing personalized and comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and addressing potential complications early on.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses, ensuring appropriate treatment plans were in place.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to create seamless transition plans for patients returning home
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse Clinical Transition Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained high standards of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, administering medications accurately, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic medical records accordingly.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04.2025
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04.2017
Skills
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication and IV administration
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Care Services
06.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse Clinical Transition Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
10.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
07.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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