Barbara Ortueta

About Barbara Ortueta

With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree specializing in Cultural Archives, Records Stewardship, and Transparency (CARST), I bring a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to operational compliance, digital preservation, and organizational knowledge management.My expertise lies at the intersection of healthcare, archival science, and information governance. At Ochsner Health, I support patient wellness initiatives and compliance management while integrating records and information management (RIM) strategies to strengthen data integrity, retention policies, and audit readiness. By applying archival principles to clinical workflows, I ensure that critical information remains accessible, accurate, and ethically stewarded across its lifecycle.I completed my MLIS at Louisiana State University, earning dual graduate certificates in Archival Studies and Records and Information Management. My technical fluency spans metadata standards (MARC21, Dublin Core, LCSH), digital preservation systems (Archivematica, LOCKSS), and archival platforms (ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, AtoM). I am well-versed in designing instructional tools using LibGuides, Canva, and Articulate to support research literacy and user engagement.Previously, I led high-stakes teams as an emergency nurse and EMS program director, where I developed structured documentation systems and trained professionals in critical decision-making skills I now apply to information governance, digital curation, and cross-sector collaboration.I’m passionate about supporting science and technology research, cultural memory, and public health through innovative, ethically grounded knowledge services. I thrive in environments that value transparency, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.Areas of Focus: • Metadata & Digital Curation • Research & Reference Services • Archival Systems & Preservation Workflows • Instructional Design & Outreach • Information Governance & Compliance • Lifecycle Planning & Operational Continuity • Cross-Sector Collaboration & Strategic AlignmentLet’s connect if you’re working at the intersection of research, compliance, and cultural stewardship—or if you’re building systems that need both structure and soul.

Experience

1. Registered Nurse

   Ochsner Health

   Oct 2023 — Present

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Suffolk County Community College

  Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Louisiana State University

  Masters, Library and Information Science

• Louisiana State University

  Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Archives and records Information Management

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Nursing Science

• Louisiana State University

  Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Archives/Archival Administration