1. MEYBEL CORTEZ, RN, BSN, PHN www.linkedin.com/in/meybelcortez/
meybel.cortez@gmail.com 415-606-8399 | Burlingame, CA 94010
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
− Direct patient care experience in Med/Surg/Tele department and outside hospital care in EMT capacity
− Proficient in Spanish interpretation
− Public Health Nurse licensure focusing in community health of bay area homeless populations
− Able to accurately SBAR physicians and transfer orders into the health management operating system (HMOS)
− Inherently able to coordinate multiple events and create flow-of-work checklists to ensure all tasks are completed
− Developed succinct instructional communication for lay individuals as well as researchers
− Talented in drafting correspondence for executive management and for educational purposes
− Remarkable negotiating skills; specialized in non-profit and government contracts
EDUCATION
Samuel Merritt University, San Mateo Accelerated B.S. Nursing, 2015
San Francisco State University B.S. Health Science, 2006
City College of San Francisco A.S. General Studies, 2003
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Registered Nurse – California Board of Registered Nurses, license number 95067059
PTSD Toolkit for Nurses, Veteran Assessment and Resources – The American Nurses Foundation
Safety Management and Response Techniques – Samuel Merritt University
Emergency Medical Technician – Skyline College, National Registry
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
Domestic Violence Counselor – La Casa de las Madres (in accordance with California Evidence Code §1037.1)
EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (KFH)
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 9/2013 – Present
• Supports the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care
• Assist with patient monitoring, including vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs
• Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals), ambulating, turning and repositioning patients
• Use patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients
• Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care
• Perform EKGs as required
United Ambulance San Mateo County, LLC
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, TRANSPORT AND BLS 7/2013 – Present
• Lift and transport patients via gurney ambulance or wheelchair van
• Obtain vitals and nurse report to ensure patient is stable for transport
• Re-asses patients en route, monitor and manage medical needs
• Collect payments as needed and thoroughly complete patient care paperwork
• Provide comfort and instill trust in a professional manner as a care provider
Medicines360 (M360)
SENIOR ADMIN ASSISTANT TO CLINICAL, QUALITY, REGULATORY 9/2011 – 05/2012
• Created templates of source documents used as standard forms for gathering clinical data; submit IND updates
• Maintain milestones and update deliverables for new drug application as needed
• Responsible for west coast meeting logistics, coordination, and preparation from SF office
• Transcribed minutes for Senior Staff meetings, update action items and usher these to completion
• Research and recommend events related to Reproductive Health and Family Planning to Senior Staff
• Extensive education in community outreach and providing access to women’s health
• Work with legal to complete contract requests for contractors
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
GRANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, EVENT PLANNER, ADMIN ASSISTANT 11/2006 – 08/2011
• Event coordinator - developed budget; facilitated communication between all parties; created and supplied meeting
materials; arranged domestic and international travel; paid all outstanding balances; managed justifications
• On-site event manager for scientific conferences of up to four hundred attendees twice per year
• Generated annual reports to help management calculate annual travel blanket and meeting expenses
• Organized communications workshops and satellite meetings around major scientific conferences
• Administrative assistant to the Executive Director of Scientific Activities and Senior Review Officer
• Developed, standardized, and implemented Travel Authorization Request form

2. MEYBEL CORTEZ, BSN www.linkedin.com/in/meybelcortez/
meybel.cortez@gmail.com 415-606-8399 | Burlingame, CA 94010
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EXPERIENCE (continued)
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (KFH)
UNIT COORDINATOR, LEVEL 1 INTERPRETER 10/2002 – 11/2006
• Transcribed doctor’s orders to computerized system detailing in-patient care
• Facilitated communications between nurses, pharmacy, house supervisor, and other units
• Assisted in development of checklist tool for admission and discharge of patients
• Compiled lists of resources for nurses, social workers, dieticians, and doctors
• Created supplementary information tools for patient education
• Assisted families in researching Kaiser approved information on patients’ conditions
• Provided certified interpreter services for E.R., Med/Surg, ICU, NICU, and TCU departments
• Assisted nurses and transport services with patient mobility and clean up
Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region, Northern California
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, LATINO COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR 4/1995 – 08/2000
• Provided administrative support, meeting management support to the Vice President of Programs
• First point of contact to all Arthritis Foundation inquiries, Arthritis Info and Referral Services (AIRS) Specialist
• Recruited and trained volunteers to help run daily office activities and as secondary point of contact
• Staffed health fairs as an Arthritis Foundation representative/AIRS Specialist
• Assisted in coordinating volunteers and staff for the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization
• Designed promotional flyers and promoted monthly support groups and exercise classes
• Attended and audited support groups and exercise classes for quality and organization
MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS
• American Hiking Society – Completed Donner Lake Rim Trail 2010
• Blood Centers for the Pacific – Blood Drive Volunteer 2013 and bi-annual Donor
• Conservation Volunteers International Program – Yosemite trail maintenance 2010, 2012
• Dean’s List Honors -- Spring 2003, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013
• Habitat for Humanity – BobAteLunch Grant, Costa Rica Build 2010
• Marshall Steele Scholarship -- Overcoming Diversity Fall 2014
• Phi Theta Kappa’s Honor Society -- 2013 Invitation
• Skyline College Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) –
Science Fair Project Lead 2013