Brenda Ramirez
Lemon Grove,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing candidate with a versatile skill set that extends across various work environments. Strong managerial and supervisory abilities, constantly seeking opportunities to assume additional responsibilities to contribute to team objectives. Adaptable and responsive to ever-changing patient needs and the surrounding environment. Known for reliability as a team player, bringing extensive healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Destiny Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in end-of-life care.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between different levels of care by collaborating with hospital staff, nursing home personnel, or private caregivers as needed.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and complexity, ensuring all patients received appropriate attention.
- Developed individualized patient care plans, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and optimal care coordination.
RN, Case Manager
Together Hospice Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensuring that patients with life-limiting illnesses receive comprehensive and compassionate care, focusing on improving their quality of life during their final stages
- Conducted initial assessments to determine patients physical, emotional and social needs and continuously assessed patient's condition to develop and adjust care plans accordingly
- Collaborated with patient, family and interdisciplinary team, to set personalize goals and plan of care that address physical, emotional and spiritual needs
- Coordinated medical equipment, medications and other resources required for the patient care
- Maintain open and effective communication with patient and their family to ensure their concerns, preferences and goals are understood and addressed
- Managed patients' pain, physical symptoms and ensured patient received appropriate medication and treatment to enhance their comfort and quality of life
- Assessment, treatment, and management of wounds
- Providing expert care to promote healing, prevent complications; and/or manage pain associated with the wound, ensuring the patient's comfort
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and interventions
- Advocate patients' needs and preferences
- Ensuring patient dignity and wishes are respected
- Assisted patient and families in creating personalized end-of-life care plans and promoting a peaceful and dignified transition.
Home Health Care Aide
ComForcare Home Care
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting them to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, bathing, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated
- Kept a close eye on the behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
- Assisted patients with transfers from wheelchair
- Assisted disabled clients to support their independence and well-being
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance their quality of life.
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
The Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
San Diego, CA05.2023
Associate of Science: Biology, Allied Health -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12.2019
Skills
- Case Managing- Leadership
- Team leader Team player
- Palliative Care, Hospice Care
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Assessment/ Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Compassionate Patient Care Strong Patient rapport
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative Care Education Family/Patient Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medication Management
- Medication Administration PO, IV, CVC, G-tube
- IV Therapy
- Vitals Injections Blood draws
- Wound care Trach care & suctioning NG-tube G-tube
- Catheterization Catheter care
Licensures & Certifications
- RN, State of California- License # 95346509
- ACLS- Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CRLA - Certified Tutor
Volunteer Experience
- Sharp Hospice Care | Oct 2019- Jan 2021
- The Burn Institute | December 2021- April 2022
- San Diego Rescue Mission | May 2022- June 2022
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Destiny Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
RN, Case Manager
Together Hospice Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
Home Health Care Aide
ComForcare Home Care
08.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
The Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Associate of Science: Biology, Allied Health -
San Diego City College
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