Crystal Ramos-Alvarenga
Houston,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Nurse
Signature Care Emergency Center
08.2021 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Nurse
Texas Department of State Health Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Administration of COVID 19 vaccinations and education on vaccine are the main job duties as an LVN.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Woodlands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
- As a charge nurse , I have had the chance to work on my skills with basic care to skilled critical care with Covid patients
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- 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.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Charge Nurse LPN
West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Led and mentored 2 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star Community College
20000 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 7733912.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lone Star Community College
9191 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 7743305.2020
High School Diploma -
Lee County High School
Sanford, NC06.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- EKG Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- EMR Systems
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Charting and Recording
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Feedback Acceptance
- Vocational Support
- Seizure Precautions
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Nurse
Signature Care Emergency Center
08.2021 - Current
LVN Nurse
Texas Department of State Health Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
The Woodlands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
Charge Nurse LPN
West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lone Star Community College
High School Diploma -
Lee County High School
BLS
ACLS
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