Tanya Ortiz
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Brookdale Senior Living Facility, enhancing patient wellbeing through exceptional direct care and meticulous monitoring of vital signs. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and Alzheimer's care, I am a reliable team player who has significantly improved patient comfort and safety. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Total Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
First Call Staffing
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
General Technician
Navistar
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilized various tools and diagnostic equipment skillfully, completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of work areas regularly, identifying potential hazards before they escalated into serious incidents or accidents.
- Instructed junior technicians on best practices, fostering an environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Enhanced overall performance of machines with regular calibration and fine-tuning procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Education
Nurse Refresher - Practical Nursing
Tulsa Technology
Tulsa, OK 04.2025 - 10.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Miller-Motte Technical College
Tulsa, OK06.2022
High School Diploma -
Estacado High School
Lubbock, TX05.2002
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Electronic Charting
- Transfer Techniques
- Blood Glucose Testing
Timeline
Nurse Refresher - Practical Nursing
Tulsa Technology
04.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
10.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
Total Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
First Call Staffing
08.2019 - 09.2021
General Technician
Navistar
04.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Miller-Motte Technical College
High School Diploma -
Estacado High School