Juan Cortez
Emergency Room Nurse Aide
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About
Dedicated and resourceful healthcare professional with 15+ years of clinical experience, completed a Practical Nursing Diploma (August 2026). Proven ability to deliver high-quality care in high-acuity environments, including Emergency and Long-term care settings. Seeking to leverage extensive background in patient advocacy, EMR proficiency, and multidisciplinary teamwork to contribute to a collaborative LPN care team.
Experience
Emergency Room Nurse Aide - John T. Mather Memorial Hospital - Port Jefferson, NY
(2024)
- Deliver rapid-response supportive care to diverse patient populations in a high-acuity Emergency Department.
- Assist medical teams with procedures, routine telemetry setup, specimen collection, and vital sign tracking.
- Promptly report critical updates in patient condition, behavior, or pain levels to RNs and attending physicians.
Nursing Assistant - Westhampton Residential Care Center - Westhampton, NY
(2023 - 2025)
- Assisted residents with daily living activities (ADLs), promoting independence and patient safety.
- Performed vital sign monitoring and blood glucose testing for patients, ensuring timely reporting of abnormal trends to the nursing team to prevent clinical deterioration.
- Maintained detailed patient charts and alerted nursing staff to changes in physical or behavioral symptoms.
CEO / Home Health Aide - Comforting & Companionship - Bay Shore, NY
(2015 - 2025)
- Direct home care operations while delivering direct care, mobility transfers, and personal hygiene assistance.
- Administer medication reminders, assist with prescription refills, and prepare specialized diets.
Nursing Assistant - South Nassau Communities Hospital - Oceanside, NY
(2014 - 2015)
- Direct patient care & vital tracking.
Supervisor / Medication Tech - The Arbors Assisted Living - Islandia, NY
(2010 - 2012)
- Maintained 100% accuracy in narcotic audits and pharmacy inventory, ensuring compliance with facility medication safety protocols.
Operating Room Nurse Aide - Southside Hospital - Bay Shore, NY
(2005 - 2007)
- Surgical support & patient transport.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Vocational Education Extension Board (VEEB) (2026-08)
Associate in liberal arts - liberal arts - Suffolk County Community College (2023)
