Iris Cortez
**-** **** ******, ********, New York 11377
347-***-**** ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Yale – New Haven Hospital where my strength in rendering compassionate patient-care
skills can add value.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Registered Nurse in State of New York (RN) Certified CPR/AED- Adult, Child & Infant
Certified Intravenous Venipuncture Certified First-Aid
SKILLS
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Tracheostomy Weaning Intravenous therapy, PICC Palliative and Hospice
Treatment and Central Line Care Care
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BIPAP/CPAP/ Oxygen Tube Feeding Hyperbaric Care
Therapy
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Pleurx Catheter Nebulizer Treatment Dialysis Care
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Wound Care – Wound Pain Management Infusion Therapy
Vacuum Care
COMPUTER SKILLS
Office Productivity Software
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Microsoft Office Application AutoCAD Drawing and 3D Home Architect
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Visual Basic (For Customized Applications Accounting Software – QuickBooks Pro and
Development) Peachtree
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Knowledgeable in Microsoft Workbench and Knowledgeable in C++
Matrix Laboratory Application programming and Assembly language
EDUCATION
Daemen College Master of Science in Global Business (MSGB)
Amherst, New York (2006-2008)
Computer Professional Learning Center Certificate of Network Accounting
New York (January (2005- 2006)
Mindanao Medical Foundation College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao City, Philippines (2000-2005)
WORK EXPERIENCES
Vice –President of Operations
Robert Parchment Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
2008 – Present (5 Years) New York, NY
Robert Parchment Plumbing & Heating Inc. is an award-winning plumbing contracting company which has been
serving the New York Metro area since 1993. It specialized in science laboratory upgrades for the New York City
School Construction Authority and the company proudly offers quality plumbing contracting for commercial,
industrial, public and private establishment. Awarded as a Trade Contractor of the Year by Regional Alliance.
Vice –President of Operations (2010-Present)
Office Manager (2009-2010)
Estimator Assistant (2008)
• Participated management for spend of $32 Million by planning, organizing, coordinating and directing
procurement of services.
• Generated cost savings of 18% versus budget for supply and labor services.
• Developed the Corporate Supplier Accreditation System, covering the purchasing activities of all
operation units.
• Won bond reductions of up to 90% by completing efforts within time/budget constraints to manage
jurisdiction expectations for acceptance into the maintenance period; coordinated with President of the
company, multi-agency sign offs, construction managers and General Contractors.
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RN – Rehab Charge Nurse (Limited Permit)
Regal Height Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
2007-2008 (1 Year) Jackson Heights, NY
Regal Height Rehabilitation and Health Care Center cares up to 320 patients redefining the rehabilitation and
nursing home. 5 – Stars Ratings of Nursing Homes in overall quality measures for Medicare and Medicaid
Services.
• Responsible for the care of 40 patients and supervision of up to five (5) CNAs encompassing
Dispensing of Medications Tube Feeding Treatments Wound Care
BIPAP/CPAP/ Oxygen Therapy Ostomy Care Hospice/ Palliative Care
Tracheostomy Care Insertion of Catheters Diabetic Care
Pleurx Catheter Care Nasopharyngeal and Oral Intravenous Therapy, PICC and
suctioning Central Line Care
• Part of the multidisciplinary team that manages and provides comprehensive care for acute and long-term
patients with a variety of diagnoses including multisystem organ failure, diabetes, end stage renal
disease, terminally ill, hospice care, ARDS and more.
• Care of a patient population with multiple comorbidities that requires immediate decision making and
interventions with the goal of improving the patient’s condition and treating acute and chronic illnesses.
• Rapid Response Team Member
• Education committee
Volunteer
• Hope for New York
Organizations Iris Cortez supports:
• Red Cross of New York
• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)