Alejandra Cuervo Ramirez
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Turning Point Inc
Paterson, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained nursing practice standards and protocols for sub-acute detox and residential service.
- Performed Nursing assessment on all new clients.
- Oversee non-licensed personnel.
- Performed nursing tasks as indicated: medication administration, physicians’ orders, lab work, PPD administration etc.
- Referred to community based medical care as needed.
- Coordinated client’s treatment and length of stay with Detox counselor’s.
- Educated clients to Detox and Residential protocols and med regime.
- Provided individualized client education regarding health issues.
- Assisted MD and schedule appointments as necessary.
- Provided discharge instruction and follow-up for all client’s.
- Medicated MAT clients.
- Responsible for safe and efficient dispensing of doses of methadone to patients.
- Evaluated sick calls and refer to MD if needed.
- Conducted concurrent review of medication records to establish compliance. Corrects and educates based on results.
LPN-RN
Staywell Home Care Services
Rochelle Park, NJ
03.2016 - Current
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
LPN -RN
Maxim Healthcare
Hackensack, NJ
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN
Starlight Pediatric
Teaneck, NJ
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Responsible for care and wellbeing of medically fragile pediatric care patients in their home,offer respite for family members and education on better care tactics.
- Administer medication per patient proxy.
- Completed full orientation in vent care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to medical team.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
Puerto Rico09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
Puerto Rico01.2018
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Hohokus Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish-English
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Time Management
- Quality Assessments
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- G-tube, Trach care
- Ventilator Cpap, Bipap
Accomplishments
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon/ 2018
Associate in Nursing-ALTO CUM HONORE
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon/2020
BSN-MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Certification
Registered Nurse State of New York
Expiration: 2/28/2022
License#765391-1
Registered Nurse State of New Jersey
Expiration:5/31/2023
License#26NR20913000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Expiration: 5/31/2022
License# 26NP06784200
CPR Certified
Expiration 01/2023
Affiliations
Sigma Theta tau international honor society of Nursing
Phi Kappa Chapter
south university
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Turning Point Inc
07.2022 - Current
LPN-RN
Staywell Home Care Services
03.2016 - Current
LPN -RN
Maxim Healthcare
12.2015 - 09.2022
LPN
Starlight Pediatric
07.2012 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Hohokus Hackensack
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