CESAR RAMIREZ
Brawley,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and medical team leadership, notably at Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District. Excelled in process improvement and staff development, enhancing multidisciplinary care coordination and quality improvement. Proven track record in supervising clinical areas, significantly improving patient safety and care standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Imperial, CA
02.2006 - Current
- Currently Supervising two clinical areas in Centinela State prison which involves coordinating medical care for out patient care
- Supervise all clinical staff that work in those clinical areas which are about 10 different staff members
- Oversee daily clinical functions for patient care
- Oversee the Chronic Care follow ups that involves patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, Hepatitis C, and Asthma by reviewing medical dashboard on a weekly basis
- Oversee the medication administration being delivered on a timely basis and also oversee for patients who have not been compliant with medication by scheduling them for further education in the proper line for either the Registered Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Chairperson for the Patient Safety Subcommittee and oversee and review all electronic health care incident reports with committee member to identify any areas that affect staff or patient safety
Medical Surgical Unit Manager
Pioneers Memorial Health Care District Hospital
Brawley, CA
01.2001 - 02.2006
- Responsible for the Medical Surgical daily patient care as interviewing patients daily regarding the care they were receiving
- Responsible for auditing patients chart for proper documentation and medication administration
- Responsible for the supervision of staff members assigned to the medical surgical floor and providing education, training, and yearly evaluations
- Responsible for completing monthly medical surgical staff schedules and daily coordination with staffing for proper staffing levels on a daily basis
ICU Staff Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Health Care District Hospital
Brawley, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for caring for critical patients, managing their daily care in a professional manner, educating patient and their family's members regarding the importance of medical plan of care
- Managing patients care on the night shift, by turning, bathing, managing their medication via central venous catheter, nasogastric tube, or gastric tube
- Also managed the ventilator settings on patients who were intubated
Home Health Registered Nurse
Helping Hands Home Health Care
El Centro, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Brawley, CA
03.1996 - 01.1999
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
Calexico, Ca05.2021
Skills
- Process improvement
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Staff development
Volunteer Experience
Catholic Catechist, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Awards
The Rehab Care Coordination 'RCC' Community Leadership Award, 05/13/21
Accomplishments
- Awarded The Rehab Care Coordination "RCC" Community Leadership Award on May 13, 2021 for an undergraduate Student Award
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2006 - Current
Medical Surgical Unit Manager
Pioneers Memorial Health Care District Hospital
01.2001 - 02.2006
ICU Staff Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Health Care District Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Home Health Registered Nurse
Helping Hands Home Health Care
01.1999 - 01.2001
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
03.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
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