Anita Ortiz
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Adventist Health Delano, excelling in patient care planning and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and implement effective care strategies. Recognized for critical thinking and compassionate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN • SCU Lead Nurse
Adventist Health Delano
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of nursing unit or department
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Start IVs, administer prescribed medications and treatments, including blood and fluid transfusions ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for any adverse reactions
- Ensure delivery of safe and effective quality care
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, and coordinate patient care to ensure patients receive the appropriate care, treatment, and medications, as prescribed by their physicians.
- Act as a liaison between the nursing team and hospital administration.
- Participate in clinical decision-making, problem-solving, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Involved in staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfers.
- Involved in making critical decisions regarding patient care, resource allocation, and emergency situations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
LVN • SCU Team Leader
Adventist Health Delano
07.2009 - 07.2022
- Familiar with feeding pump use, tracheostomy care, and ventilators.
- Administer G-tube feeding and medications.
- Provide wound care, physical therapy/splint application, assist with monthly weight monitoring, and collect lab specimens as required.
- Monitored the patient's health, reviewed medical charts, collaborated with the physician, charge nurse, and members of the health team.
- Communicate with patients and families, and address any concerns.
- Familiar with Cerner documentation, and utilized scanners to scan patients and their medications to minimize errors during care.
CNA • Patient care
Delano Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 07.2009
- Assisted with activities of daily living, took vital signs, reported to the team leader if abnormal, and charted intake and output.
- Transferred the patient to the bed, shower bed, wheelchair, or geri-chair.
- Answered call lights promptly, and provided comfort for my patients and their families.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2022
Skills
- Patient care planning
- IV administration
- Medication management
- Quality assurance
- Staff supervision
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
References
REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATION LETTER IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Certifications And Skills
Basic Life Support, 04/27, ACLS, MDS License, 95289781, Spanish, Fluent, National Student Nurses Association, 04/21
Timeline
RN • SCU Lead Nurse
Adventist Health Delano
07.2022 - Current
LVN • SCU Team Leader
Adventist Health Delano
07.2009 - 07.2022
CNA • Patient care
Delano Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 07.2009
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Bakersfield College
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