America Ortiz
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe
Nursing Clinical Experience:
Skilled Nursing Facility- Montecito Post Acute
Mental Health- Via Linda
Medical Surgical Unit- Banner Baywood, Banner Desert
Community Health- Community Bridge, Lilly's Pad
Critical Care- Abrazo Heart Hospital
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS certified.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Mi Casa Nursing Center
Mesa, AZ
12.2025 - Current
- Assist patient care unit staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care such monitoring vital signs, activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Supported needs of 10-12+ residents under long-term care.
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Allegiant of Mesa/ Citrus Heights
Mesa, AZ
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist patient care unit staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care such monitoring vital signs, activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Worked precepting new CNA staff and students providing orientation and training by protecting and monitoring during orientation and clinicals in SNF setting. Worked as Restorative Nurse Assistant as well, helping patients regain and maintain mobility by assisting with exercises, range-of-motion activities, ambulation, and transfers.
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Montecito Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist the patient care team with delegated tasks involving direct and indirect care. This includes providing hands-on support to residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring changes in their condition, and collaborating closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective recovery and rehabilitation. Key responsibilities include to assist patients with Activities of the daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, monitoring vital signs and any changes.
Patient Care Assistant II
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Assist patient care unit staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care such a phlebotomy, vitals, activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Worked precepting new CNA staff and students providing orientation and training by protecting and monitoring during orientation and clinicals in hospital setting.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Amity Home Care of Yuma
Yuma, AZ
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Prepare meals and snacks.
Owner
JuiceBae
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Created a small juicing business based off social media. providing exceptional customer service by preparing product in an accurate and timely manner; assisting customers with product and nutritional information. Cost controls, budgeting, and administration while being actively involved creating content in social media platforms.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lilly Pearl Home Health Care
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Prepare meals and snacks.
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Stores
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service. Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers. Cleaning, sizing, colorizing new merchandise, Remerchandising department according to brand directive
Migrant Liaison
YUHSD #70
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Serving as a liaison between the school district and the parents and students in the migrant program; ensuring operations in compliance with county, state, and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families; conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures; and referring families to other agencies as may be required.
Education
Telemetry Monitor Technician -
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ09-2023
Nurse Assistant Certificate of Achievement - undefined
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ03-2020
Phlebotomy - undefined
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ01-2019
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Vital Signs & Patient monitoring
- Privacy & HIPAA Regulations
- Telemetry course certified
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Infection Control & Asepsis training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Mi Casa Nursing Center
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Allegiant of Mesa/ Citrus Heights
09.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Montecito Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - 10.2024
Patient Care Assistant II
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Amity Home Care of Yuma
07.2021 - 09.2022
Owner
JuiceBae
05.2020 - 10.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lilly Pearl Home Health Care
01.2020 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Stores
03.2019 - 10.2019
Migrant Liaison
YUHSD #70
03.2016 - 01.2019
Nurse Assistant Certificate of Achievement - undefined
Arizona Western College
Phlebotomy - undefined
Arizona Western College
Telemetry Monitor Technician -
Yuma Regional Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School