Karen Ramirez
Dunnsville,Virginia
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Expertise in oncology and advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health acquired by VCU Health System
Tappahannock, VA
04.2019 - Current
- Trained and mentored oncoming RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Registered Nurse
VCU Health System, Acute Care Oncology
Richmond, VA
10.2013 - 04.2019
- Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately
- Mobilizes resources to meet individualized needs of patient/family
- Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions
- Assist health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort
- Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at unit level.
Registered Nurse
Tappahannock Free Clinic
Tappahannock, VA
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Assess and educate patients at general and women's clinic
- Fill out cytology lab work and transport labs to Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
- Set up/break down patient's rooms.
Education
Master of Science Nursing Administration & Leadership -
Radford University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Old Dominion University
01.2013
Associate of Science Nursing, Cum Laude -
Rappahannock Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Communicates effectively
- Provides safe, therapeutic care
- Patient/family advocate
- Critical thinker
- Calming demeanor
- Effective team member
Certification
- RN License, 0001237857, 10/31/24
- Clinical Nurse III, 04/01/22
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 07/01/20
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification, 09/01/24
- Employee of the Month
- Daisy Award
- Champion of Caring Award, 08/01/20
- BLS Certification, 04/01/24
Continuing Education
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Spring 2023, 45
- Health Care Informatics, Spring 2023, 45
- Population and Diversity, Spring 2023, 45
- Interprofessional Leadership and Advanced Practice Roles, Summer 2023, 45
- Healthcare Systems and Policy, Summer 2023, 45
- Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice, Fall 2023, 45
- Financial Management in Healthcare, Fall 2023, 45
- Administrative Practicum, Spring 2024, 45
- Practice Evidence Integration, Spring 2024, 45
- Developing a Culture of Quality, February 2024, ONS, 2.5
- Board Leadership Nurses in Governance, February 2024, ONS, 4.78
- Advocacy 101: Making a Differences, February 2024, ONS, 2.75
- Part 1 & 2: Facilitating Intentional Conversations, February 2024, ONS, 2.5
Professional Organizations
Oncology Nursing Society, 2020
Volunteer Experience
Participated in Free Community Prostate Screening Event at VCU Tappahannock; March 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health acquired by VCU Health System
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
VCU Health System, Acute Care Oncology
10.2013 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Tappahannock Free Clinic
06.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Science Nursing Administration & Leadership -
Radford University
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science Nursing, Cum Laude -
Rappahannock Community College
- RN License, 0001237857, 10/31/24
- Clinical Nurse III, 04/01/22
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 07/01/20
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification, 09/01/24
- Employee of the Month
- Daisy Award
- Champion of Caring Award, 08/01/20
- BLS Certification, 04/01/24
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