Deborah Ramos Vargas
Naples,Florida
Summary
Results-driven Health & Wellness Coordinator with a successful history, specializing in health promotion and wellness program development. Leverages bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish to enhance educational outreach. Known for exceptional organizational capabilities and a strong commitment to empowering adolescents through innovative health solutions and collaborative teamwork. Background includes working in busy, high-volume wellness settings focused on providing well-rounded and useful program offerings to meet different needs. Knowledgeable about documenting, evaluating, and reporting on program successes, as well as developing improvements to enhance services.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Wellness Coordinator / School Nurse
Naples Classical Academy
Naples, USA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted audits for the food service department to ensure compliance.
- Acted as primary contact for upper school team.
- Organized health fair to introduce members to health and wellness-related local businesses.
- Selected and supervised event hosts and health, fitness and wellness practitioners.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and internal staff.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Home Educator
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Lead Teacher of all subjects for our daughter, who will be entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2023
- Coordinator of Homeschool Co-ops subject / lesson planning, field trips
- I assist my husband with managing the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable for his HVAC & Electrical business
RN Case Manager
Avow Hospice
11.2015 - 09.2017
- RN Case Manager for the Pediatric Palliative Care program
- Provided monthly assessments, coordinated care with therapists including massage, music, and art
- Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all resources were available and services provided
RN School Health Nurse
02.1997 - 06.2015
- Registered Nurse providing school health services to GCHS student population of over 1900 with a volume of 40 – 60 students a day
- Data entry (into the Health Master system) of care provided for reimbursement
- Float Nurse one day a week to other elementary, middle, and high schools
- Perform assessments, instituted individualized healthcare plans with information gathered from parent and student conferences, educated staff on emergency action plans
- Administer first aid, medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered and deemed necessary
- Medical provider of services for students, staff, and visitors
- Maintaining health records, trends data entry, immunizations, and monitoring of health conditions and update the data entry of confidential health information
- Staff training on CPR/AED and first responder duties
- Member of multidiscipline team with teachers, counselors, and school psychologist; involved with targeting problem-solving strategies to promote improved communication
- Collaboration with Athletic Trainer in caring for injured athletes
- One of the first five School Nurses placed in the schools by NCH in 1997
- First Float Nurse for the School Health Program / Assistant to the Director of School Health
- One of the first three Lead Nurses – position was evaluated and reviewed by the three Lead Nurses: we renamed and defined it as School Nurse Coordinator
Registered Nurse
05.1988 - 08.1997
- Nightshift Charge Nurse on Pediatric / Adolescent Unit with 21 beds
- Float Nurse to Mother-Baby Unit – provided Infant Care classes in Spanish and made a Spanish CPR video with the NCH audio / video department
- Home care nurse for Pediatric and Adult patients requiring assessments, treatments and IV Therapy
- Referral Source for home-bound patients and families
Licensed Practical Nurse
02.1986 - 05.1988
- Afternoon shift (3-11) staff nurse and meds/treatment nurse on Adult Med-Surg floor
Education
Medical Coding & Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
U.S. Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
02-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison Community College
05-1988
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Vo-Tech Center
02-1986
High School -
Naples High School
Naples, Florida01.1983
Skills
- Spanish interpreter
- Translator
- Customer service
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Self-starter
- Self-motivated
- Highly organized
- Open to learning new skills
- Task prioritization
- Cost-efficient task completion
- Time-efficient task completion
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Good listener
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Working with children
- Empowering adolescents
- Teaching healthy habits
- Providing insights into mental health
- Computer savvy
- ProPresenter
- Outlook email
- Multi-line phone system
- Copiers
- Fax
- Vendor management
- Member support
- Wellness program development
- Workshop facilitation
- Wellness coaching
- Health promotion
- Health screening coordination
- Fitness assessment
- Nutrition expertise
License
FL License, RN2010572
Skillsandexperience
- Spanish Interpreter / Translator
- Recipient of Nurse of the Year award (NCH School Health)
- Recipient of the Clinical Excellence award (NCH Pediatrics)
- Recipient of the Spirit Award (NCH Pediatrics)
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year Award (NCH School Health)
Clinical Excellence Award (NCH Pediatrics)
Recipient of the Spirit Award (NCH Pediatrics)
Certification
- FL RN License 2010572
Timeline
Health & Wellness Coordinator / School Nurse
Naples Classical Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Home Educator
08.2016 - 05.2022
RN Case Manager
Avow Hospice
11.2015 - 09.2017
RN School Health Nurse
02.1997 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
05.1988 - 08.1997
Licensed Practical Nurse
02.1986 - 05.1988
Medical Coding & Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
U.S. Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Vo-Tech Center
High School -
Naples High School