WANDA E. ORTIZ RN. B.S.N. C.R.R.N.
***** ***** **** *****, ************, Florida 32225
904-***-**** ******.******@*****.***
Patient-focused, reliable, and compassionate healthcare professional equipped with strong qualifications honed over extensive experience in diverse areas encompassing patient care, staff development and family advocacy. Proficient in the use of Microsoft computers, and programs. Possess progressive experience in completing nursing processes including diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care services. Adept at assisting with tests and evaluations and performing routine nursing procedures. Effectively utilize exceptional planning, prioritizing, and goal-setting skills. Vibrant and articulate communicator with proficiency in English and Spanish. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Family Practice
Progressive/Step down Med/Surg
Intravenous Therapy
Cardiac Monitoring
Oncology and Hematology
Pre- and Post-surgical care
EXPERIENCE
Family Practice Registered Nurse
Naval Branch Health Clinic, Jacksonville, Fl. 2021-Present
Nurse leader for assigned team
Direct care for Covid19 patients, screener, vaccinations, tracker, and clearance
Assist physician with medication refills, referrals, scheduling, and patient education
Proficient use of DOD applications such as ALTHA, CHCS, Relias, Tricare Progressive care Registered Nurse
UF Health North, Jacksonville, Fl. 5/2019-
12/2019
Direct patient care to medical, surgical, and cardiac patients
Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion, Phlebotomy and Central line care
Wound care assessment, management and EMR documentation using EPIC system
Patient and family education and coordination of discharge care services Inpatient Certified Rehab Nurse
Brooks Hospital, Jacksonville, Fl. 2015-2019
Direct care to Brain injured/ med surg patients
Direct care to Pediatric patients requiring rehabilitation Clinical Learning Specialist 2013- 2015
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Jacksonville, Fl.
Responsible of clinical/ simulation instruction of nursing competences in a BSN program
Responsible of clinical educational of informatics programs Pre-operative / PACU Nurse.
Center ONE, Jacksonville, Fl.
Provide direct care to patient pre/post ambulatory surgery 2012-2013
Covid19 Screening 2019-2020
Home Health Nurse 2012-2015
Americare, Jacksonville, Fl.
Provide nursing care to home bound patients
Process Oasis form to comply with Medicare standards Oncology Nurse 2006-2012
Regional Consultants/21st Century Radiation and Oncology, Jacksonville, Fl.
Provide specialty care to oncology patients
Prepare and infuse chemotherapy, iron preparations, and other immunological agents
Educate patients and resolve problems through phone triages Pre-operative/PA CU Nurse 2002-2006
Parkside Surgery Center, Jacksonville, Fl.
Provided care to patients pre/post ambulatory surgery
Home Health care
Patient/Family Education
Quality Reviews
Employee and Physician Relations
Skill lab for BSN training
Rehab Brain injury/pediatrics
Ordered pharmacy supplies for inventory, OR anesthesia and controlled substances Quality Review Coordinator 1996-2002
Humana Health Plans Inc., Jacksonville, Fl.
Performed medical records reviews.
Prepared medical records for credentialing agencies including (ACHA, KEPRO, NCQA, URAC)
Educated members and providers
Prepared medical records for legal and grievance reviews
Collect data for HEDIS Reviews
EDUCATION
Florida Registered Nurse’s License # RN2522592
BSN Degree, University of Puerto Rico
CRRN, BCLS, PALS, ACLS