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CATRINA RAMOS

Registered Nurse
White Oak,Texas

Summary

Face-to-face interviews with patients during admissions to identify need for treatment, social determinants of health, social supports Prioritize service needs on assessment for treatment of alcohol or substance use and psychiatric and medical needs. Use social determinants of health to assess for post-treatment needs such as housing resources, provider referrals, resources for medication refills, and follow-up care. Coordinate care within the treatment team to promote appropriate medical, psychosocial, and psychiatric care. Skilled in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans Advanced organizational skills

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources Springwood Behavioral Health
Bedford, Texas
10.2018 - Current
  • Functions as charge nurse on assigned shifts
  • Facilitate reduction in aggressive behaviors in facility by 10%
  • Facilitate reduction in falls on unit by 20%
  • Analyze clinical data prior to admission to evaluate risk factors related physical health, behavioral health, mental health and alcohol and/or substance use and social determinants of health
  • Coordinate care with treatment team during hospitalization
  • Risk assessment each shift and asa r needed
  • Participates in coordination activities to plan, measure, assess, and improve quality of patient care
  • Performing teammate and patient scheduling; overseeing training of new clinical teammates (both RN and MHT).
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

RN Surveyor

Department of Health and Human Services
Arlington
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Performed in-depth surveys of healthcare facilities, individually or as team, ensure compliance with state licensing and federal certification requirements
  • Performed in-depth investigations related to allegations of abuse, neglect.
  • Submitted reports based on findings
  • State Minimum Qualifications Test Certified as CMS Surveyor.

RN Case Manager

Abilene State Supported Living Center
06.2012 - 12.2017
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, facility staff, and individuals
  • Analyze hard copy and online data to review physical health status, psychiatric health status, health goals and risk assessments for 30 individuals
  • Determine type of care coordination within team, frequency and intensity of care services
  • Established risk stratification to prioritize risks /needs for physical health, psychiatric and or behavioral health needs
  • Communicates needs of patient to guardian or family
  • Creating, reviewing and revising care plans and focusing on holistic approach
  • Document all encounters with customers, practitioners and providers
  • Provided patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions

RN Direct Care

Abilene State Supported Living Center
Abilene
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Provided direct care to psychiatric/behavioral patients with medically complex disease processes for thirty individuals with disabilities
  • Reduced risk of aspiration pneumonia by 50% by collaborating with Occupational and Physical Therapists
  • Developed and implemented Fall Risk Protocols to reduce falls by 30%
  • Direct supervision of twenty LVN's and staff
  • Collaborated with RN Case Manager to support patients within clinical setting
  • Collaborated directly with medical and psychiatric provider to meet medical and psychiatric needs.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership and Management

Western Governor's University
Utah
06.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Abilene Christian University
Abilene Texas
08.2005 - 05.2010

Skills

Advanced organizational skillsundefined

Tel

catracu@yahoo.com

Certification

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Timeline

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

12-2022

Master of Science - Leadership and Management

Western Governor's University
06.2021 - 07.2023

Charge Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources Springwood Behavioral Health
10.2018 - Current

SMQT State Certified Surveyor

05-2018

RN Surveyor

Department of Health and Human Services
12.2017 - 10.2018

RN Case Manager

Abilene State Supported Living Center
06.2012 - 12.2017

RN Direct Care

Abilene State Supported Living Center
01.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Abilene Christian University
08.2005 - 05.2010
CATRINA RAMOSRegistered Nurse