Wilma Calderón Ortiz
Dorado
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail. Many years of experience providing comprehensive care in settings. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, NG and foley tubes, skin care, geriatric, women's health and vaccines administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licenced Practical Nurse-GS 6, Step 10
Veterans Administration
San Juan
12.1997 - Current
- Full time (40 hours weekly), Women's health clinic from June 2024 to present as a PACT team member. Assisting in procedures of Pap test, biopsy, colposcopy, cryogen, among others.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team within VICTOR/PACT initiatives.
- Full-time PACT team member since implemented in 2010 (40 hours weekly).
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) Primary Care nurse since 2004.
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) support nurse in COVID pandemic situation in medicine ward from April 2020 to September 2020.
- Full-time (40 hours weekly), Emergency room nurse from 2000 to 2004.
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) nursing home nurse from 1997 to 2000.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Licenced Practical Nurse
San Palo Hospital
Bayamon
05.1995 - 12.1997
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) Emergency room nurse.
- Working with woman's health emergencies as bleeding, spontaneous abortion, sexual trauma, STD exacervation among others.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Licenced Practical Nurse
San Gerardo Hospital
San Juan
08.1994 - 03.1995
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation, and emergency room.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico05-2024
Associate of Science -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
San Juan05-2023
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Preventive Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Outpatient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Diabetes management
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude graduate from bachelor degree in Colegio Universitario de San Juan, 2024.
- Magna Cum Laude graduate from associate degree in Colegio Universitario de San Juan, 2023.
- Outstanding awards in Primary Care from several years.
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licenced Practical Nurse-GS 6, Step 10
Veterans Administration
12.1997 - Current
Licenced Practical Nurse
San Palo Hospital
05.1995 - 12.1997
Licenced Practical Nurse
San Gerardo Hospital
08.1994 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
Associate of Science -
Colegio Universitario De San Juan
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