Alicia Ramos
Torrance,CA
Summary
Proactive Lead NICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and protocols. Skilled in clinical leadership, acute care, medication administration, and quality improvement initiatives. Bringing strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication to advance patient care and team performance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse NICU
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
06.2004 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices. Started a feeding committee and changed practice of checking
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their own healthcare journey.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating care across multiple departments and specialties.
- Evaluated clinical performance of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving overall skill level and competence.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA06.2002
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Certified in BLS
- NRP
- RNC-NIC
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Neonatologist, nurses and dietician in the development of the feeding committee. We changed or practice of not changing residuals which is evidence based and current practice.
- Currently on SDM council and have previously been chair
- Assist with the NICU reunion every year by reaching out to families and being the MC of the event
Certification
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) - National Certification Corporation.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse NICU
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University