SYLVIA CORTEZ
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with 12 years’ experience at providing quality care to a wide variety of patients in diverse healthcare environments. Trusted and ethical nursing professional with ability to stay calm and administer required measures and care during crisis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient at building positive relationships with patients, family members, and medical professionals. Efficient at adapting to varied healthcare areas and changing situations. Seeking a Registered Nurse position.Offering experience and expertise adhering to best nursing practices while providing the highest level of care and comfort to patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2018.10 - Current
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2017.10 - 2018.10
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
ADVENTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL
2016.02 - 2017.10
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
CASE MANAGER
GENTIVA HOSPICE
2013.12 - 2015.02
- Handle admission, perform case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
- Administer on-going care and case management for each patient while conducting necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager
- Confer with physician in developing initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and preliminary assessment of the patient; revise care plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation
- Provide hands-on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan and educate patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision
- Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external staff).
STAFF RN
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2013.10 - 2013.12
- Managed physical care of clients; ensured client safety and welfare
- Supervised LVN and Mental Health Aide staff
- Implemented all nursing policies and procedures as well as infection control standards
- Replaced absent staff; conducted staff orientation
- Interacted with other departments on patient care and safety.
RN CASE MANAGER
OPTIMAL HOSPICE CARE
2011.03 - 2012.01
- Supervised LPN/LVN to administer clinical care to patients
- Worked with patients/families towards resolution of issues and anxieties in an effective manner
- Responsible for timely initiation of Plan of Care as per agency policy
- Educated and counselled the patient/family/caregivers while coordinating all referrals for required services
- Conducted continuous review of caseload ensuring appropriate utilization of services and skill level needed
- Reviewed documentation of medical records.
STAFF RN
HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFIELD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
2009.06 - 2011.01
- Provided direct care to inpatients
- Supervised care, treatment, and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff
- Conducted assessment and reassessment of patients
- Communicated appropriate information to the interdisciplinary team
- Reported patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner
- Created customized care plan based on patients’ needs and treatment goals.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD
12.2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCENCE IN NURSING -
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
12.2008
Skills
- Patient Information Management
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient care and Family Education
- Comprehensive Communication Skills
- Excellent Organization Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Triage Assessment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Analytical Thinking
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2018.10 - Current
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2017.10 - 2018.10
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
ADVENTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL
2016.02 - 2017.10
CASE MANAGER
GENTIVA HOSPICE
2013.12 - 2015.02
STAFF RN
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2013.10 - 2013.12
RN CASE MANAGER
OPTIMAL HOSPICE CARE
2011.03 - 2012.01
STAFF RN
HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFIELD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
2009.06 - 2011.01
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD
ASSOCIATE OF SCENCE IN NURSING -
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE