Guadalupe Rocha-Ortiz, BSN, RN

San Jose,

Summary

Dedicated, Spanish-speaking Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing evidence-based, quality care to all patient populations. Skilled in developing individualized, patient-centered care plans, with targeted education to enhance adherence and prevent re-hospitalizations

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

National Home Health

San Jose

10.2024 - Current

Manages a caseload of 20+ clients, delivering direct patient care, and ensuring timely service coordination by addressing logistical challenges and utilizing community resources to navigate environmental, social, and economic barriers.
Reduces hospital readmissions through proactive follow-ups, patient education, and remote monitoring, enhancing health literacy, and improving chronic disease management.
Performs various nursing skills not limited to wound care, negative pressure wound therapy, venipuncture lab draws, Foley placement, tracheostomy care, and PICC line dressing changes.
Reviews hospital records prior to admission to anticipate patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and prevent re-hospitalizations.
Advocates for medical necessity and successfully supports Medicare Advantage appeals by providing clinical documentation, securing extended authorizations, and obtaining approval for durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure optimal patient care.
Supervises LVNs and home health aides to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care, optimizing workflow efficiency, and adherence to care plans.

Registered Nurse

Laser Away

Milpitas

01.2024 - 09.2024

Conducted comprehensive patient history and physical assessments to identify high-risk factors for adverse reactions to aesthetic procedures, implementing safety protocols, and clinical evaluations to ensure patient safety.
Managed client expectations through education, informed consent, and clear communication to prevent grievances, and enhance client satisfaction.
Ensured efficient operations in a high-volume environment by maintaining organization, prioritizing tasks, and implementing systematic workflows to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and improve patient satisfaction.
Mentored and trained new staff in best practices, creating a collaborative and skilled team environment.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

San Jose

02.2023 - 02.2024

Performed baseline assessments with ongoing monitoring to identify trends, assess for complications, and promptly notify physicians of any changes in patient condition, preventing delays in care.
Conducted comprehensive discharge planning for high-risk patients by coordinating interdisciplinary care, reconciling medications, and arranging home health services to prevent readmissions and ensure continuity of care.
Provided patient and caregiver education on disease management, medication adherence, and early symptom recognition, empowering self-care and reducing hospital readmission risks.
Performed various nursing skills such as but not limited to, IV insertion, foley placement, blood transfusion, tracheostomy care, telemetry monitoring, and NIH stroke scale assessments.
Accelerated expertise in skilled nursing procedures and competencies by leveraging mentorship, promoting continuous learning, and upholding excellence and integrity in clinical practice.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

08-2022

Skills

Patient-Centered Care and Education
Complex Care Coordination and Case Management
Chronic Disease Management
Wound Care
Medication Administration and Reconciliation
Discharge Planning

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Infection Control and Safety Protocols
Thorough Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
Telemetry Monitoring
Epic EHR