Karen Ramos
Auburn
Summary
Compassionate LVN skilled in HIPAA compliance, wound care, and preventative care. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Westview Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing through proper techniques and patient education.
- Documented vital signs and patient information accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Evaluated patient progress and reported changes to senior nurses to facilitate timely interventions.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westview Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create care plans tailored for patients.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and facility procedures effectively.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor El Camino
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-care procedures.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining patient intake processes within the team.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care provided.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Mortgage Underwriter
Vision Loans
11.2011 - 04.2021
- Evaluated mortgage applications for risk assessment and compliance with lending guidelines.
- Analyzed financial documents to determine borrower eligibility and creditworthiness.
- Collaborated with loan officers to resolve issues and streamline underwriting processes.
- Managed complex loan files, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies.
- Developed training materials to enhance team knowledge of underwriting standards and procedures.
- Approved or denied loans based on established criteria and underwriting guidelines.
- Conducted audits of underwritten loans, identifying opportunities for increased accuracy and efficiency.
- Identified possible fraud risks through meticulous evaluation of application materials, protecting both lenders and homebuyers from potential losses.
- Analyzed and verified applicant income, assets and credit history to support compliance with underwriting guidelines.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo01-2025
Associate of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Behavioral health support
- Preventative care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding tube management
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Westview Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westview Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor El Camino
04.2021 - 10.2022
Mortgage Underwriter
Vision Loans
11.2011 - 04.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Business
University of Phoenix