Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Communication
Languages
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Lorena Velez

Hanover,MD

Summary

Experienced travel professional and background in nursing and nearly three decades in aviation and healthcare combined, specializing in guest experience, safety leadership, and logistic coordination. Calm, adaptable, and culturally fluent, with extensive domestic and international experience and proven ability to manage diverse groups in high-pressure environments. Seeking a Tour Director role where strong communication, organization, and customer care are essential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Attendant

Southwest Airlines
05.2016 - Current
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities by providing wheelchairs and supporting throughout airport to provide excellent customer service.
  • Communicate clearly with diverse populations, including international travelers.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.

Assistant Nurse Manager

Mountain Surgery Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Specializing in Spine and Orthopedic cases.
  • Manage schedules, documentation, and coordination across multiple facilities.
  • Managed 25 nurses and nursing activities in 50-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Traveling Nurse

Advantage Rn
04.2016 - 06.2023
  • Adapt quickly to new locations, teams, and environments across country.
  • Assignments included: Scripps La Jolla, CA Rady’s Children Hospital, CA, Holmes East Jefferson General Hospital, LA, Holmes Regional Hospital, FL, Cartersville Medical Center, NJ, Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, FL, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, FL, St. John’s Hospital, MN
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY
12.2013

Skills

  • Certified Medical Spanish Translator
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support
  • Certified Medical Translator

Communication

Held PRN positions as critical Care transport nurse and circulator in plastic surgery.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager

Mountain Surgery Center
06.2023 - 02.2024

Flight Attendant

Southwest Airlines
05.2016 - Current

Traveling Nurse

Advantage Rn
04.2016 - 06.2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Lorena Velez