Anthony Portillo, RN/ADN, is Selected by the American Health Council's Board of Nurses

    NEW YORK, NY, August 03, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A current Registered Nurse at Madonna Rehab Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, Anthony Portillo brings to the American Health Council 3 years within the healthcare industry, including 2 years in his present role. With expertise in Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mr. Portillo joins the countless faces that exceptional American healthcare has to offer.

Graduating with his ADN/AS in Nursing Science from Metropolitan Community College (2014), Portillo became involved in his current profession due to coming from a line of healthcare professionals. His mother was a Respiratory Therapist and his aunt worked as a Registered Nurse.

At Madonna Rehab Speciality Hospital, Mr. Portillo engages in day to day responsibilities as an RN, including treating incoming ICU patients, and Acute Patient Rehabilitation, which includes Dialysis, Ventilation, and LVADS (Left Ventricular Assist Devices) for patients awaiting heart transplants. Apart from these, Mr. Portillo is also Certified in Advanced Clinical Life Support.

Professional awards and honors garnered by Portillo include an induction to the Dean's List at Metropolitan Community College and the Way to Go Award.

In the next 5 years, Mr. Portillo plans to transition into the field of Occupational Health. He enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his dogs during his spare time.

About the American Health Council:

The American Health Council is the nation's only organization with a constituency representative of all sectors of the healthcare industry. From the coasts to the heartland, the American Health Council has drawn Affiliates from major metropolitan hubs and small communities. These Affiliates span generations and have reached different stages of their careers -- from recent graduates to retirees. More information about the American Health Council and its mission can be found at: http://americanhealthcouncil.org

Additionally, the American Health Council strives to provide recognition and support for those individuals and institutions making the difference in patients' lives day in and day out. Throughout 2017, the AHC is honoring "America's Best Doctors and Nurses," as well as the nation's best medical universities and hospitals. The American Health Council's "Best in Medicine" and "Best in Nursing" awards programs honor the individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to medicine and nursing, as well as the training and education of physicians and nurses. The most current selections for these honors may be viewed here: http://bestinmedicine.org and http://bestinnursing.org.

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