Irisse Esther Ortiz
About Irisse Esther Ortiz
Irisse Esther Ortiz is a Team Lead/Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of Health, with extensive experience in nursing and healthcare management. She has worked in various roles, including Registered Practical Nurse and Case Manager, and has contributed to quality assurance during the COVID-19 response.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Irisse Esther Ortiz currently serves as Team Lead/Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she manages and leads a team of 10-15 Case Investigators specifically focused on the Ontario COVID-19 Response Team in York Region. She facilitates communication and instructions from public health units to Case Managers in the Centralized/Harmonized sector of the Provincial Workforce. Her position involves providing technical support and assistance with complex queries to the team of Case Managers.
Previous Nursing Experience
Irisse Ortiz has extensive nursing experience across various healthcare settings. She worked as a Registered Practical Nurse at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, Sinai Health System, specializing in Stroke and Neuro from 2019 to 2020, and in Hemodialysis & Complex Continuing Care for two months in 2020. Additionally, she served at Scarborough Health Network as a Registered Practical Nurse in Acute Medicine for four months in 2021. Her experience also includes roles as a Student Nurse at Scarborough General Hospital and Ina Grafton Gage Home.
Educational Background
Irisse Ortiz completed her high school education at David and Mary Thomson C.I, earning a High School Diploma in 1970. She furthered her education at Centennial College, where she studied Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, and Nursing Assistants, obtaining a Practical Nursing Diploma in the same year. This educational foundation has supported her career in nursing and healthcare management.
Contributions During COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Irisse Ortiz played a significant role in quality assurance by creating documents to assist her team. Her contributions were vital in managing the Ontario COVID-19 Response Team, where she utilized her nursing expertise to support public health initiatives. Her work involved coordinating efforts and ensuring effective communication among healthcare professionals.
Career in Healthcare and Administration
Prior to her current role, Irisse Ortiz gained experience in various capacities within the healthcare sector. She worked as a Case Manager for the Ontario Ministry of Health for three months in 2021. Additionally, she held a position as a Front Desk Receptionist at Homelife Galaxy Real Estate Brokerage from 2016 to 2019. Her diverse background reflects her adaptability and commitment to healthcare and administrative roles.