Jose A Aponte Ramos
Ocala,FL
Summary
To provide excellence services to special population in the mental health setting. Resourceful Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Intake Nurse
Jackson South Community Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2004 - 11.2020
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Staff Nurse
Citrus Health Network
Hialeah, FL
10.2002 - 04.2011
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Staff Nurse
South Florida Stated Hospital
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2002 - 10.2003
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Registered Nurse
Harmar Village Nursing HomeChestwick, Penn
Cheswick, PA
07.2001 - 07.2002
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Staff Registered Nurse
First Hospital Panamericano
Cidra, Puerto Rico
08.1998 - 07.2001
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Nursing Care
South Florida treatment and Evaluation Center
Homestead, FL
06.2011
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Staff Nurse
PHP (mental health outpatient services)
North Miami, FL
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
Behavioral Health Fact Team
Meridian Behavioral Health Systems
Ocala, FL
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Instituted new processes and standards, achieving departmental goals for in-patient care.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients facing diverse mental health challenges.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care quality.
- Monitored medication effectiveness and side effects, educating patients and families on usage.
- Initiated crisis interventions to de-escalate situations and support individuals in distress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College
Caguas, Puerto Rico12.1997
Certification
Florida Nursing License, BSL, CPI, CERNER, Army Veteran.
References
Provide excellence nursing care and administration of medications to clients in a mental health setting, educate clients in their treatment and provide education/information on their medications and illness to clients and families and supervise MHT as well as nurses and clinical staff in my team
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Health Fact Team
Meridian Behavioral Health Systems
02.2025 - 10.2025
Nursing Care
South Florida treatment and Evaluation Center
06.2011
Staff Nurse
PHP (mental health outpatient services)
07.2005 - 08.2007
Psych Intake Nurse
Jackson South Community Hospital
06.2004 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse
Citrus Health Network
10.2002 - 04.2011
Staff Nurse
South Florida Stated Hospital
10.2002 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse
Harmar Village Nursing HomeChestwick, Penn
07.2001 - 07.2002
Staff Registered Nurse
First Hospital Panamericano
08.1998 - 07.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College