Hi, I’m
Elisha Ramirez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in care management/coordination, direct patient care, critical care and triage in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Humana
Nurse Care Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LAC+USC Medical Center
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
03.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Riverside Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
Emergency Nurse
09.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Triaged all incoming patients and assessed severity of their injuries and illnesses
- Kept track of patient's condition, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying abnormal telemetry readings, and informing team members about changes in stability or acuity
- Medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management were among interventions implemented
- Followed strict safety precautions by calculating correct dosages before administering medications
- Provided exceptional care and support to people recovering from serious injuries and dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
Medical Surgical/Oncology Nurse
03.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Vaccinated patients to protect them from diseases such as measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other serious illnesses
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuity of care
- Educated patients and their families on proper discharge procedures
- Ensured high-quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2024
ECPI UniversityNewport News
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
02.2019
Skills
- Case Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Intervention Recommendations
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Regulatory Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Humana
03.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2020 - 03.2022
Medical Surgical/Oncology Nurse
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
03.2019 - 09.2020
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
ECPI University
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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