Tamara Cortijo
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate college student and aspiring Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County
2023.11 - Current
- Assisted patients' with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting patient independence and participation in community activities.
- Enhanced patients' well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Facilitated medication management for patients, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
Volunteer
St. John's Villa
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Assisted with patients' well-being including distributing medication, changing gauze, and bathing.
- Communicated with patients regarding their treatment plans.
- Performed weekly intake and discharge for more than 3 patients at a time.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Provided emotional support to families by addressing concerns and answering questions about the assisted living facility''s services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2026
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- HIPAA (DCF Education & Training)
- Elder Abuse Prevention Training (Area Agency on Aging of Broward County)
- Soft Skills (Broward College)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County
2023.11 - Current
Volunteer
St. John's Villa
2018.01 - 2019.01
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
- HIPAA (DCF Education & Training)
- Elder Abuse Prevention Training (Area Agency on Aging of Broward County)
- Soft Skills (Broward College)
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