Wendy Ortiz
Lithia,FL
Summary
Dynamic Primary Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Moffitt Cancer Center, enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and effective discharge planning. Skilled in emergency care and health promotion, I excel in fostering strong patient relationships and mentoring colleagues, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care in diverse settings.
Professional in healthcare field with strong clinical skills and deep understanding of patient care. Known for effective collaboration with medical teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and health education. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through consistent, high-quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2019 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Evaluated nursing practices in the primary care setting to identify areas for improvement, implementing evidence-based changes that led to better patient outcomes.
- Coordinated participated educational programs related various aspects nursing practice ensure ongoing professional development for self colleagues.
- Provided high-quality care for patients with chronic conditions such as Complex Dermatology, Wound Care from radiation and Chemotherapy through regular monitoring and medication management.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for patients'' needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff members in clinical skills and best practices for delivering optimal patient care within the primary care setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed physical, emotional, and social needs of patients.
- Increased clinic efficiency by managing patient flow, coordinating appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate interventions.
- Provided essential support during emergencies, responding quickly and effectively to stabilize patients until advanced medical intervention was available.
- Developed strong relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, resulting in increased patient adherence to treatment plans recommendations from their healthcare providers.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex cases or specialized knowledge in primary care nursing practice.
- Conducted community outreach events promoting preventive health measures such as vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors for chronic illnesses.
- Assisted physicians during examinations procedures by preparing necessary equipment supplies providing direct hands-on assistance when required.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare team members, ensuring timely updates on patient progress and treatment plans.
RN Floor Nurse/Team Leader
Florida Hospital Tampa/Advent Health
02.2010 - 11.2018
- Utilized Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Inpatient environment.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Contributed to reduced hospital readmissions by conducting thorough assessments and appropriately addressing patients'' concerns during their stay.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on GYN and Mother/Baby Unit.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Ybor City Campus
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
Nurse Technician
Florida Hospital Tampa/Advent Health
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL11-2009
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Emergency care
- Palliative care
- Family planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Caring for the Caregiver
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Pallitive Care.
- Achieved better patient outcomess by completing CTCL checklist with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Nurse Preceptor Training - 10/24-10/27
2009 Nurse of the Year
II received this award for excellent nursing skills and patient compassion as an inpatient nurse in the GYN Unit.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Ybor City Campus
08.2015 - 08.2016
RN Floor Nurse/Team Leader
Florida Hospital Tampa/Advent Health
02.2010 - 11.2018
Nurse Technician
Florida Hospital Tampa/Advent Health
01.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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