Ashley Ramirez
Bristol,VA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Marion, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex diagnoses.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications based on patient needs and responses to treatment.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
RN II
Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
Marion, VA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
TNAA
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Enhanced operations and boosted efficiency through employee training and creating work schedules and assignments.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Coordinated daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Ballad Health, Johnson Memorial Hospital
Abingdon, VA
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.2016
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Critical care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Impella and Intra-aortic Balloon Pump certification
- Medical assessment
- HIPAA
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Timeline
PMHNP
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
11.2023 - Current
RN II
Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
04.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical/Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
TNAA
12.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Ballad Health, Johnson Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Nursing-PMHNP
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
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