Victoria Orta
Houston,Texas
Summary
My name is Victoria Orta and I am a certified acute care nurse practitioner currently working for a cardiovascular surgeon, working hybrid as a first assist as well as medical management for outpatient, inpatient, and follow up patients in clinic. I am always looking for more opportunities to grow and demonstrate clinical skills, medical management and knowledge. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of medically acute on chronic treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. I am determined to seek and maintain a PRN position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I consider myself hardworking, thorough, and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure an acute care position. I am ready to help the medical intensive care team achieve the best patient outcome.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, RNFA CV Surgery
Surgical Specialists of Clear Lake
06.2024 - Current
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations, providing life-saving interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records systems.
- Prevented complications by vigilantly assessing patients for early signs of deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate preoperative and postoperative care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by handling instruments, sutures, and drapes as needed throughout each procedure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert assistance during surgical procedures.
- Provided patients and family members with pre-operative information and other pertinent information.
- Assisted surgeons in complex surgeries, ensuring seamless operations and reduced recovery times for patients.
- Ensured optimal operating room efficiency by effectively coordinating with the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
ANGELS OF CARE PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH, PRN
09.2020 - Current
- Care for patient diagnosed with Hydrocephalus, chronic lung disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), VP drain, osteopenia, and legally blind
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Care for patient with G-button (clean, rotate, assess patency begin feedings)
- Proper care related to GERD (patient has fundoplication)
- Monitor seizures daily (provide safety, suction if needed, oxygen available, observe all details, document)
- Care for patient at risk for aspiration, skin breakdown, and fractures
- Care for patient on continuous oxygen pulse oximetry
- Perform chest physiotherapy
- Reliability, trust, commitment relationship with family and patient
- Detailed nursing assessments (neurological and respiratory are priorities for patient)
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
12.2021 - 05.2024
- New environment, quick learning
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neuro, cardiovascular, surgical, and medically acute chronic patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Adapting to new hospitals and protocols
- Time management
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
UMC Health System Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Perform nursing procedures
- Use communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills to provide quality care
- Demonstrate behavior that reflects cooperation, commitment, reliability, initiative, and teamwork
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Care for COVID-19 patients
- Complete hourly rounds and ensure patient safety
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE NORTH CYPRESS HOSPITAL
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Demonstrated behavior that reflects cooperation, commitment, reliability, initiative, and teamwork.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse Extern
MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Meditech.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Sales Associate
JAMES AVERY
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Able to use Microsoft, software for company
Catering Sales Manager
CORNER BAKERY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests.
- Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
- Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services.
- Determined facility, services and staffing needs to establish framework for successful event execution.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dallas, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2016
Skills
- Infection Control
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Endotracheal Intubation Monitoring and Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Catheterization
- Dry & Wet Suction Skills
- Dressing Change Skills
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Central Line Placement
- Patient Ventilation
- Chest Tubes
- Heart Failure
- Blood Transfusions
- Care Prioritization
- Trach Care
- NG Tube Placement
- Wound Care
- Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pump
- G-button Care (removal, insertion, rotate, and clean)
- Ability to take accurate vital signs
- Intubation and tracheostomy Skills
- DKA Treatment
- Organ failure treatment, sepsis
- Alcohol withdrawal
Certification
- License for RNFA, in process
- ACACNP-BC, ANCC Certification #2023208257
- Registered nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Multi-State License #1013071
- OSHA Certified
- CPR & ACLS Certified with AHA
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, RNFA CV Surgery
Surgical Specialists of Clear Lake
06.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
12.2021 - 05.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
UMC Health System Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE NORTH CYPRESS HOSPITAL
11.2020 - 11.2021
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
ANGELS OF CARE PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH, PRN
09.2020 - Current
Nurse Extern
MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
04.2020 - 11.2020
Sales Associate
JAMES AVERY
01.2016 - 01.2020
Catering Sales Manager
CORNER BAKERY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Houston
- License for RNFA, in process
- ACACNP-BC, ANCC Certification #2023208257
- Registered nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Multi-State License #1013071
- OSHA Certified
- CPR & ACLS Certified with AHA
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