James Cortez

James Cortez, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, TCRN, has over two decades of nursing experience, primarily with Wake Forest Baptist Health, where roles include Critical Care Transport Nurse and Level I Trauma ED Staff/Charge Nurse, focusing on high-level care for critically ill patients and coordinating multifaceted care plans. Cortez's military experience includes serving as an Emergency Nurse in the US Army Reserve and as a Nurse Case Manager for the Warrior Transition Battalion, enhancing expertise in emergency nursing and case management. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University, an Associate Degree in Nursing from Forsyth Technical Community College, and a Licensed Practical Nurse certification from the same institution, further solidifying a strong foundation in nursing practice.