STEVEN A Ortiz ****Donna Plaza Circle, South Donna,Texas,78537 956-***-**** adz4ab@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Employment in The Medical Profession

Summary of Qualifications Retired military professional committed to provide quality care. Extensive clinical training and background as an EMT, educator and staff nurse. Background encompasses utilization review with proven strengths to organize and coordinate programs, supervised, trained, and worked with medical and administrative staff. Fluent in English and Spanish language

Education Includes: Basic Life Support PICC line insertion Course, Dallas,Texas School of Professional Nursing, Baptist Health Institute, San Antonio, Texas Dental Hygienist Course, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas US Army Faculty Development Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas Emergency Medical Technicians Course, San Antonio, Texas Committee of the American Nurses Association IV Qualification Course, Denver, Colorado

** Note **

Reason for non-employment In August of 2018, I was performing my duties as a Home Health Nurse driving from a client’s home to another.. I was involved in a MVA where another driver ran a red light and broad-sided me, causing a fractured right and left shoulder, a fractured right scapula, and fractured left eye. I went thru 4 surgeries and returned to work. I continued to have discomfort in my right shoulder, so in November of 2021, I decided to relocate to Southern Texas, hoping the warmer weather would help relieve the pain. I arrived in McAllen Texas in March 0f 2022, but I continued to have discomfort. I was referred to an orthopedic Surgeon, and he recommended surgery as there were pins protruding out. In November of 2022 I had a total shoulder replacement, went thru 6 months of physical therapy, and I have been cleared to return to work.

Experience

Clinical

Primary Home Care, Colorado Springs, Colorado Aug. 2021- Oct 2021 Performed duties as a Registered Nurse in a home health setting utilizing Med surg protocol, on a per deim basis. Admitted patients to home health services, and completed the appropriate documentation required, utilizing the Home Solutions EMR. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and provided instruction required. Administered on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the case management team. Conferred with physicians and developed the initial nursing care plan, based on the physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Human Touch Home Care Apr 2013- May,2021 Performed duties as a Registered Nurse Health, Colorado Springs, Colorado nurse in a home health setting utilizing Med surg protocol,on a per deim basis. Admitted patients to home health services, and completed the appropriate documentation required, in the electronic medical record. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and provided instruction required. Administered on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the case management team. Conferred with physicians and developed the initial nursing care plan, based on the physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Human Touch Home Health. Pueblo, Colorado Nov 2012-Apr 2013 Administrator/ Director of clinical Services responsible for supervision and monitoring of caregivers, coordinating patient care with team members, and providing optimal case management. Ensured provision of safe, high quality-patient care. Ensured that the team's productivity met standards and guidelines outlined by Agency. Ensured quality, timeliness, and appropriateness of care given, which included making periodic co visits with nursing staff, Monitored documentation through standard reports to assure appropriate, timely compliance with payor regulations. Facilitated communication between disciplines. Acted as a resource, mentor, role model, and motivator to develop and maintain a stable, satisfied enthusiastic caregiver team. Minimized team turnover rate and ensured team members work together efficiently. Supervised employees appropriately with timely and consistent training, coaching, feedback and reviews. Evaluated the effectiveness of existing services and identified areas for updating expertise. Ensured staffing was appropriate to the referrals received by the agency and the census. Collaborated with employees as necessary to assure accuracy and completion of audited documents and staff performance. Developed and implemented educational programs for all of the field staff.

Human Touch Home Health, Colorado Springs, Colorado Mar 2012- Nov 2012 Performed duties as a Registered Nurse in a home health setting. Admitted patients to home health services., completing the appropriate documentation required in the electronic medical record. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and instruction required. Administered on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by case management team. Conferred with physicians and developed the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

WSI Medical Staffing, Colorado Springs, Colorado Sept 2011-Feb 2012 Performed duties as a Registered Nurse in a home health setting, after being assigned by the staffing agency. Admitted patients to home health services., completing the appropriate documentation required in the electronic medical record. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and instruction required. Administered on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by case management team. Conferred with physicians and developed the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Visiting Nurses Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado Aug 2008- Sept 2011 Performed duties as a Registered Nurse in a home health setting. Admitted patients to home health services; completing the appropriate documentation required. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and instruction required. Administered on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by case management team. Conferred with physicians and developed the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Sterling Regional Medical Center, Sterling, Colorado May 2008- Aug 2008 Performed duties as a registered nurse on a 29-bed medical/surgical unit in an acute setting. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipuncture, and communication with the entire medical team.

Valley Wide Health Services, Alamosa, Colorado Jan 2008- Apr 2008 Performed duties as a registered nurse in the company's Migrant Worker Program, by performing initial; medical screenings and continued to follow-up with care when required. Responsible for the logistical support of the company's mobile medical unit as well as the medical screening protocols. Provided administrative data to all department managers on a continuous basis.

Per Diem Traveling Nursing, Colorado Springs, Colorado Aug 2007- Nov 2007 Performed duties as a registered nurse. working on a “as needed”basis in various clinical settings to include medical-surgical and emergency rooms. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, invasive procedures, and communication with the entire medical team.

Spanish Peaks Medical Center, Walsenburg, Colorado May 2006- Jul 2007 Performed duties as a registered nurse on a 18-bed medical/surgical unit in an acute setting. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team. Performed duties as charge nurse in the emergency room, ( Trauma Level IV ) in addition to charge nurse on the medical surgical unit.

Los Alamos Medical Center, Los Alamos, New Mexico Oct 2004- Mar 2006 Performed duties as a registered nurse in a 6-bed intensive care unit in an acute setting. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team.

Conejos County Hospital, La Jara, Colorado Aug 2002- Aug 2004 Performed duties as a registered nurse on a 24-bed medical/surgical unit in an acute setting. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team. Performed duties as charge nurse in the emergency room, ( Trauma Level IV ) in addition to charge nurse on the medical- surgical unit.

Wilson County Hospital, Floresville, Texas Nov 1999- Aug 2002 Performed duties as a Licenced Vocational Nurse. ( LVN ) on a 25-bed medical/surgical unit. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessment, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team

Hometown Home Health, San Antonio, Texas 1995-1999 Performed duties as a Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LVN ) in a home health setting. Assessed individuals medical status, care, and instruction required. Performed venipunctures and other invasive procedures as ordered. Administered on-going care providing necessary follow-up as directed by case management team. Conferred with physicians and the entire medical team associated with the patient.

Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado 1984-1986 Performed duties as a staff nurse in a military environment in a 54-bed surgical unit. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessments, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team. Assumed duties of the unit supervisor in his absence. Maintained paraprofessional personnel records, and responsible for the logistical support with maintenance of all medical equipment and supplies. Trained newly-assigned personnel in duties and responsibilities within orientation guidelines.

Silas B. Hayes Army Hospital, Ft. Ord, California 1980-1981 Performed duties as a staff nurse in a military environment in a 31-bed medical-surgical unit. Performed procedures vital for the overall recovery of the patient's health by performing patient assessments, administering medications, patient teaching, treatments, documentation of the patient's medical status, venipunctures, and communication with the entire medical team. Assumed duties of the unit supervisor in his absence. Maintained paraprofessional personnel records, and responsible for the logistical support with maintenance of all medical equiptment and supplies. Trained newly-assigned personnel in duties and responsibilities within orientation guidelines

Reference Checks

1. Maureen Miller, PT- Coworker, Human Touch Home Health 719-***-****

2. Julie Greenwell, RN- Administrator, Human Touch Home Health 719-***-****

3. Trisha Hasson, RN- Coworker, Human Touch Home Health 719-***-****

4. Jay Main, RN, Co Instructor, US Army, Paramedic Program (361) 815- 0184

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