Kelly Ortiz
Redding
Summary
New Grad Registered Nurse May of 2025, driven by commitment for continous learning and successfuly naviagating change. Strong foundation in patient care with 1,188 clinical hours completed and over 12 years of medical experience. Passionate about advocating for patients, providing high-quality, evidence-based care, and continuously expanding clinical knowledge. Skilled in collaboration, critical thinking, and patient-centered care, with a deep commitment to integrity, empathy, and excellence in nursing practice. Excited to apply strong work ethic, hands-on clinical training, and a lifelong dedication to healthcare in a dynamic hospital setting while growing as a professional RN.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding
05.2017 - 01.2025
- Performed venipuncture procedures hospital-wide while fostering compassion and patient-centered care.
- Collaboration with healthcare teams during rapid responses, code blues, stroke alerts, and STEMI alerts, to ensure prompt diagnostic procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomy team members to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Executed CPR to aid in life-saving interventions.
- Instituted safety protocols to ensure infection control compliance.
- Performed legal blood draws for law enforcement cases, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and chain-of-custody protocols.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Laboratory Corporation of America
Redding
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Built rapport with patients to minimize discomfort and anxiety during procedures, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
- Worked collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, and laboratory staff to facilitate efficient, high-quality care.
- Maintained infection control procedures, prepared equipment, and ensured proper specimen storage and transport.
- Conducted specialized testing, including paternity testing, drug screenings, biometric assessments, and glucose tolerance testing.
Patient Care Technician
Oakdale Heights Assisted Living
Redding
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff in care standards, enhancing a patient-focused environment.
- Supported physical therapy, and provided emotional support.
- Administered medications daily per physicians' orders.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Boston Reed College
Napa, CA01-2014
Associates Degree in Universal Studies -
Shasta College
Redding, CA01-2008
Skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
- Infection control and isolation precautions
- Clinical documentation
- Preventive care
- Proficient in patient assessments and monitoring of vitals
- Medication administration (PO, IV, SQ, IM)
- IV management
Certification
- (CPT1) Certified Phlebotomy Technician License #: CPT-0006786 5/2014-5/2025
- BLS Certification- 245414457853 2023-Current
- American Heart Association NIHSS
Accomplishments
- Deans List 4.0 2023-2024
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Shasta Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2025
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Laboratory Corporation of America
02.2014 - 09.2016
Patient Care Technician
Oakdale Heights Assisted Living
01.2011 - 03.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Shasta College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Boston Reed College
Associates Degree in Universal Studies -
Shasta College
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