Robert Ortiz

Bilingual Community Health Worker at DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SVCS CITY OF NASHUA NH
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(386) 825-5501
Location
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Languages
  • English -
  • Spanish -
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Credentials

  • Basic Life Support
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  • Medical Assistant
    USMAP

Experience

  • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SVCS CITY OF NASHUA NH
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bilingual Community Health Worker
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Empower community members of different cultures and backgrounds to become informed by providing local resource information. Assist individuals in the community connect to resources and gain access to care as needed. Perform Clinical and Administrative duties within the Community Health Department. Conduct Outreach in efforts of Harm Reduction, Disease Prevention, Resources and Advocacy. Empower community members of different cultures and backgrounds to become informed by providing local resource information. Assist individuals in the community connect to resources and gain access to care as needed. Perform Clinical and Administrative duties within the Community Health Department. Conduct Outreach in efforts of Harm Reduction, Disease Prevention, Resources and Advocacy.

  • US Navy
    • Hospital Corpsman
  • Senior Helpers & Mass Rehab Commission
    • Individual Support & Community Habilitation
      • May 2016 - Present

      - Assist individuals locate appropriate housing. -Provide advocacy for individuals and empower individuals to become self-determined and independent. - Assist individuals with improvement of skills related to personal finance, health, shopping, and use of community resources, community safety, and other social and adaptive skills to live in the community. -Provide support necessary for the individual to establish, live in and maintain a household of their choosing in the community. -Assist individuals acquire skills to exercise control and responsibility over the services and supports they receive, and to become more independent, integrated, and productive in their communities.

  • Transitioning Service Member
    • E-Learning Providers
    • US Navy Corpsman
      • Feb 2011 - Feb 2016
    • Hospital Corpsman (Medic)
      • Feb 2010 - Feb 2016

      Hospital Corpsman - Assisted Naval Medical Staff/Doctors in caring for, transporting and rendering emergency medical treatment to wounded military personnel suffering from head injuries with a concussion clinic. Assessed patients, monitored blood pressure and transcribed notes for medical professionals to observe, read and analyze. •Performed daily intake procedures for critically injured patients daily while collecting and analyzing the medical history of each •Booked appointments •Conducted courtesy calls throughout 1 year which helped increase the clinic’s efficiency rate •Trained a team of five new medical personnel in areas including clinical and administrative procedures •Conducted vital signs and Physical Assessments for patients with Mild to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and 26 Minor Procedures ( with little to no supervision) Platoon Medic Operational level medical technician who was responsible for the health, care and medical training of a group of 200 Infantry Marines; ensured the comprehensive medical readiness of the unit while overseeing/maintaining records. •Maintained and supervised 200 medical records simultaneously •Administered Immunizations (Anthrax, Smallpox, Hep. A, Hep. B, TwinRix, Jev, Typhoid, PPD) •Conducted Annual Physical Health Assessments/ Exams, Blood Draws and Intravenous Therapies; rendered First Aid care for Muscoskeletal injuries •Performed incision and drainage procedures for infected sites (Cyst Removals, In-grown Toe Nail Removals, Sutures) •Treated personnel suffering both heat and cold injuries (including severe hypothermia cases which resulted in a successful recovery) •Taught approx. 200 hours of classes on basic first aid, trauma management, IFAK familiarization, 9 line medevac procedures, field sanitation and personal hygiene which improved troop morale, quality of life and operational capability for the platoon

Education

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Health
    2016 - 2019
  • Northern Essex Community College
    2016 - 2018
  • Lawrence high school
    HS Diploma, Business, Management & Finance
    2006 - 2010

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