Elia Ramos
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- 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.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Palliative/Hospice for Gyn/Onc
- Medication and IV administration
- Postpartum Care/ Lactation consultant
- Intake and discharge
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Patient Evaluation
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Languages
spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
03.2017 - 10.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University Pomona
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