Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Licensure
Timeline
Generic

Donna Ramsey

NEPTUNE,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with 16+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility, ambulatory care, and patient safety. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Nursing role at your company.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Care
Tinton Falls, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, and medication administration.
  • Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
  • Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Davita
Holmdel, NJ
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
  • Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
  • Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
  • Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
  • Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.

Registered Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health System
NEPTUNE, New Jersey
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Certified Medical Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health System
NEPTUNE, NJ
12.2016 - 03.2023

Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.

  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Recorded vital signs.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.

Patient Care Technician

Meridian Health System Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
04.2003 - 03.2015
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
  • Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
  • Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations.
  • Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01.2023

Certification - Medical Assistant

Medical Career Institute
Ocean, New Jersey
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Talladega College
Talladega, AL
05.1989

Skills

  • Neat
  • Organizational standards
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Clinical training
  • Infection control standards
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Flexible
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Acute care
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Collecting vital signs
  • HIPAA
  • Wound care

Affiliations

Awarded the Dr. Shirley Zeitlin Gardy Scholarship March 2021

Certification

  • Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • Certified Patient Care Technician
  • Certified Phlebotomist
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - 2023
  • ACLS Certified

Licensure

  • License Registered Nurse February 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Care
03.2024 - Current

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Davita
10.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health System
04.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health System
12.2016 - 03.2023

Patient Care Technician

Meridian Health System Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brookdale Community College

Certification - Medical Assistant

Medical Career Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Talladega College
Donna Ramsey