Janelle Ramirez
Lompoc,California
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience in direct patient care, nursing education, and nursing management positions. Experience spans across emergency departments, outpatient clinical settings, medical surgical units, and nursing educational settings. Passionate about aiding in programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Solvang, California
09.2021 - Current
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Managed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for an 11-bed medical surgical unit, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
- Championed patient advocacy, working collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure that the unique needs of each individual were met.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
Santa Barbara, California
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Trained 10-12 students, each year, to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Served as a role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Continually sought opportunities for professional development, staying current with best practices in nursing education and integrating new knowledge into classroom instruction.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Solvang, California
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Assisted physicians during critical procedures such as intubations or suturing wounds by preparing necessary equipment ensuring efficient operation of the Emergency Room team efforts.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult moments in the Emergency Room setting, demonstrating empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Managed critical situations promptly, effectively stabilizing patients during life-threatening emergencies through rapid assessment, intervention, and close monitoring.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with various medical conditions or injuries, identifying appropriate interventions in collaboration with the attending physician.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to perform complex procedures such as IV insertions, wound dressing changes, and administering injections as required for each patient''s individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care records, enabling seamless communication among healthcare professionals contributing to the overall treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Lompoc, California
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering their professional growth through sharing expertise and guidance during orientation periods.
- Contributed towards reducing overcrowding in the Emergency Room by assisting with discharge coordination allowing quicker patient turnover.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality nursing care, adhering to best practices, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Administered medication safely according to prescribed orders while monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions with other treatments being provided.
- Managed time effectively to ensure all assigned tasks were completed in a timely manner, maintaining productivity during high-pressure situations.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
TRINITY HEALTH
Minot, North Dakota
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed time effectively to ensure all assigned tasks were completed in a timely manner, maintaining productivity during high-pressure situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Minot State University
Master of Science in Nursing-Education -
Western Governors University
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- Staff Education
- Care Coordination
- Compliance Monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Team Development
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Certification
- American Heart Association-BLS (Basic Life Support), 05/2026
- American Heart Association-ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), 11/2024
- American Heart Association-PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 07/2025
- American Heart Association-NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), 09/2024
- Emergency Nurses Association-TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), 02/2027
- Registered Nurse North Dakota, RN 42230, 12/31/2022, inactive
- Registered Nurse California, 95077383, 03/31/2023, active
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
08.2018 - 02.2024
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 08.2018
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
TRINITY HEALTH
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Minot State University
Master of Science in Nursing-Education -
Western Governors University