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April Ramos

West Warwick,Rhode Island

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Manager

Genesis HealthCare
03.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise.
  • Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
  • Reduced readmission rates by developing comprehensive discharge planning strategies that prioritized patient education and follow-up care coordination.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing teams and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless care transitions for patients across various departments.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 45-bed transitional care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising 20 team members comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure through American Heart Association cardiac program.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment by fostering strong team communication, resulting in more effective patient care delivery.

Hub Supervisor

UPS
06.2007 - 03.2017
  • Streamlined training processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Mentored over 1,000 new hires during their onboarding process, accelerating their integration into the company culture and work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
12.2016

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintaining Privacy
  • Intake / Discharge

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Software

Point Click Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse Manager

Genesis HealthCare
03.2017 - Current

Hub Supervisor

UPS
06.2007 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island

Basic Life Support (BLS)

April Ramos