Irma Carlos de Ramirez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented, highly motivated faculty with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as strong strategic planning abilities. Student centered approach focused on implementing innovative strategies to enhance students success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Faculty - Tenure Track
El Paso Community College
10.2021 - Current
- Foster student engagement utilizing interactive learning activities that promote critical thinking.
- Integration of various learning modes to enhance learners visual and auditory comprehension.
- Lessons and online testing materials development to facilitate remote learning.
- Support students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Develop and maintain an open door policy, fostering an environment of ongoing communication with students.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Extracurricular clubs/organizations advisor. Currently serving as a Nursing Pinning faculty advisor, under the Student's Nurses Association
- Curriculum development involvement to ensure courses' alignment with governing bodies' and industry standards.
- New faculty mentoring in instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Teaching skills advancement through conferences, seminars, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Active participation in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Assistant to the Dean-Special Projects Coordinator
El Paso Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Program oriented strategic plans development and execution
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in student services and resource allocation.
- Streamlined project management processes including tracking, communication, funds allocation, delivery and installation coordination as well as delegation.
- Collaborative efforts with faculty, staff and students to identify and address division related challenges.
Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator
El Paso Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Championed innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in student services and resource allocation.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Nursing Faculty - Lecturer
El Paso Community College
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Foster student engagement by utilizing interactive learning activities to promote critical thinking, incorporation of multimedia resources into lesson plans to enhance comprehension, created lessons and materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, such as the nursing pinning committee.
- Interprofessional collaboration to develop cross-curricular projects applicable in the simulation lab
- Served as mentor to new faculty in the nursing simulation lab.
- Continuous refinement of personal teaching style through participation in conferences, seminars, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Nursing Simulation Faculty - Adjunct
El Paso Community College
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with the nursing Simulation Laboratory Coordinator to develop various interactive simulation learning activities in conjunction with each course responsible faculty.
- Used different learning modes, technology, and multimedia resources to promote students success, and achievement of learning outcomes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with other faculty members, ensuring open communication and efficient collaboration
- Ongoing refinement of simulation teaching/ learning techniques to enhance the students experience in the simulation lab, and to effectively provide constructive feedback to foster self-reflection and student growth.
- Participated in the development of professional development workshops related to simulation techniques and tools.
- Other duties: supplies and equipment inventory and ordering. Active participation in the allocation of various funds to secure equipment relevant to promote student academic success.
Clinic Supervisor
UMC Neighborhood Health Center
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient functioning and high-quality patient care within the clinic.
- Budget management and resource allocation to resource allocation.
- Attended regular meetings with hospital administrators to discuss clinic operations and policies.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations through continuous monitoring of clinic's policies and procedures.
- Prioritized workplace safety by following infection control measures, equipment maintenance, and proper storage.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to meet the clinic's need.
- Delegation and monitoring of tasks to staff members.
- Conduction of performance evaluations for employees.
- Held regular staff meetings to address concerns, share updates, and promote collaboration within the team.
- Promoted open communication with patents, listening to their needs and developing a plan to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to ensure efficiency & productivity, to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Maintained strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Barron Elementary School Nurse
El Paso Independent School District
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Serve as a health liaison among parents or guardians, students, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers to promote student's well being. ensure access to necessary services for students.
- Provision of temporary and emergency care for students, and/or employees at times of illness or injury, abiding by District policies and Health Services Department Procedures Manual
- Management and administration of medications, and performance of special procedures following healthcare provider's orders and District's policy
- Supervision of paraprofessionals and volunteers training in school health office procedures and responsibilities according to District policy
- Participate in staff development meetings, peer review committee meetings, and professional growth activities
PRN Registered Nurse
El Paso Independent School District
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Serve as a health advocate for the student, providing temporary and emergency care for students or employees during and illness or injury according to District policies and Health Services Department Procedures Manual
- Notify parent or family member of accident or illness and secure medical care for students and employees in emergency cases.
Lead Nurse
Sierra Providence Urgent Care Center
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Streamlined nursing processes for efficiency, promoting optimal patient care and time management.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and execute comprehensive care plans addressing each patient's unique needs and goals.
- Coordinated patient discharges and transfers to other units, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruptions to care continuity.
- Assisted in the developing and planning of the clinic's logistics and the selection process of new employees.
- Mentored new nursing staff and Emergency Medical Technicians to their roles and responsibilities, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere.
- Assisted in the developing and planning of the clinic's logistics, as well as in the selection process of new employees.
- Mentored new nursing staff and Emergency Medical Technicians to their roles and responsibilities, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere.
- Scheduling and assignment of clinical personnel to meet the clinic's staffing needs.
Emergency Department Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Be readily available for the assessment of patients to include from mild illnesses to life threatening illnesses and/or injuries
- Constantly work in close collaboration with the emergency team to deal with any emergent or acute situation
- Be able to prioritize based on the condition and continuous patient's reassessment
- Administration of medications, procedures, wound care, collection of blood work, and lab specimens
- Accurate documentation of patient's record.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients
- Provision of care pre, during, and post-surgery to include the continuous assessment, reevaluation and implementation of patient care plans, as well as patient education
- Preparation of the operating room to ensure that all supplies including medications are available as needed
- Promotion of a safe environment to include patient's safety and accuracy of procedure
- Serve as a communication liaison to family members and the operating team
- Ensure efficient transfer of care to other units.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing Education -
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2019
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2009
Associate of Arts Degree - English as a second language
EL Paso Community College
El Paso, TXHigh School Diploma - Social Sciences and Humanities
Preparatory School “AltaVista”
Juarez, MexicoSkills
- Bilingual: English, Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Administrative Procedures
- Project Development and Execution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Licenses & Certifications
- Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License - current
- In progress: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (CHSE®)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Timeline
Assistant to the Dean-Special Projects Coordinator
El Paso Community College
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator
El Paso Community College
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Faculty - Tenure Track
El Paso Community College
10.2021 - Current
Nursing Faculty - Lecturer
El Paso Community College
01.2019 - 10.2021
Nursing Simulation Faculty - Adjunct
El Paso Community College
08.2017 - 01.2019
Clinic Supervisor
UMC Neighborhood Health Center
01.2016 - 03.2017
Barron Elementary School Nurse
El Paso Independent School District
08.2013 - 03.2016
PRN Registered Nurse
El Paso Independent School District
05.2013 - 08.2013
Lead Nurse
Sierra Providence Urgent Care Center
02.2011 - 06.2013
Emergency Department Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
04.2010 - 02.2011
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
09.2009 - 02.2010
Masters of Science in Nursing Education -
University of Texas at El Paso
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas at El Paso
Associate of Arts Degree - English as a second language
EL Paso Community College
High School Diploma - Social Sciences and Humanities
Preparatory School “AltaVista”
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