Lucy Ortiz

Prior Authorization Nurse 1 · Sunshine Health

Nurse Weslaco, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Oct 2022

Experience

Prior Authorization Nurse 1Current
Sunshine Health
Since Oct 2022 · 4 years · Weslaco, TX

Education

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Licensed Practical Nurse
2010 – 2011
weslaco high school weslaco texas
general
1991 – 1994

Skills

Healthcare Healthcare Management Patient Safety Clinical Research Hospitals Medical Terminology Bls Emr Hipaa Healthcare Information Technology Home Care Cpr Certified Inpatient Acls Critical Care Medical Billing Vital Signs Phlebotomy Acute Care

About Sunshine Health

Industry
Healthcare Services
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Lucy Ortiz is a Prior Authorization Nurse 1, currently affiliated with Sunshine Health, based in Weslaco, TX. As a nurse, Ortiz contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Weslaco, TX. They have been with Sunshine Health for 4 years. Ortiz holds academic credentials, including Licensed Practical Nurse and general, from Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and weslaco high school weslaco texas. Core competencies include Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Hospitals. Sunshine Health operates in the Healthcare Services sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Weslaco, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Lucy Ortiz is one of them.
  • 37,800 Nurses are based in TX (out of 101,235 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 16 contacts at Sunshine Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in TX: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in TX: Baylor Scott & White Health (1,197), Memorial Hermann Health System (1,122), Texas Health Resources (1,020).
  • 5% of Nurses in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 71% of Nurses in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lucy Ortiz located?

Lucy Ortiz is based in Weslaco, TX. They are currently affiliated with Sunshine Health.

What is Lucy Ortiz's specialty?

Lucy Ortiz specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Prior Authorization Nurse 1.

Where does Lucy Ortiz currently work?

Lucy Ortiz currently works at Sunshine Health. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Lucy Ortiz's educational background?

Lucy Ortiz attended Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and weslaco high school weslaco texas.

How do I contact Lucy Ortiz for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in TX?

Nurses in TX typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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