Raquel Ortega, Bsn, Rn
About Raquel Ortega, Bsn, Rn
Raquel Ortega, BSN, RN, is a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse with over six years of experience at Sutter Health in Berkeley, California. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has a background in dietetics, having worked as a Registered Dietitian and Consultant Dietitian.
Work at Sutter Health
Raquel Ortega has been employed at Sutter Health as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse since 2018. She has dedicated six years to this role in Berkeley, California. In addition to her current position, she previously completed a Nursing Student Preceptorship in the NICU at Sutter Health in 2017, where she gained practical experience for two months. Her commitment to providing high-quality nursing care is evident in her ongoing professional development.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Ortega holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from California State University - East Bay, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science - Dietetics from San Jose State University. Additionally, she completed a Dietetic Internship, becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD). Her educational background supports her expertise in both nursing and nutrition.
Background in Dietetics
Raquel Ortega has a substantial background in dietetics, having worked as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at Kaiser Permanente from 2010 to 2020. She also served as a Consultant Dietitian at Nutricopia, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. This experience in nutrition complements her nursing career, particularly in the neonatal intensive care setting.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Raquel Ortega demonstrates high resiliency and diplomacy in fast-paced environments, which is essential in neonatal intensive care. She is committed to delivering evidence-based nursing care and focuses on continuous personal and professional growth. Her bilingual skills in Spanish enhance her ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient families in the NICU.