Karis Ramirez
McCamey,TX
Summary
Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
McCamey Convalescent Center
McCamey, Texas
02.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LVN
First Choice Medical Staffing
Odessa, Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Performed a variety of treatments such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions and medication administration.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care established by physicians.
- Monitored patient progress towards desired outcomes and reported any deviations from expected results to the physician or supervisor.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as requested.
- Ensured that all documentation is accurately completed within established timelines according to policy and procedure guidelines.
- Interacted professionally with patients, families, visitors, physicians, ancillary departments staff members at all times.
- Identified potential risk factors for complications based on assessment data.
- Initiated appropriate preventative measures when indicated.
- Supported palliative care initiatives and end-of-life decisions made by family members and caregivers.
- Implemented infection control practices per hospital policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and post-treatment homecare needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Focus Care Crane
Crane, Texas
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
LVN Floor Nurse
Iraan General Hospital
Iraan, Texas
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX08-2017
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, TX06-2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSkills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Care Planning
- Employee oversight
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Care Coordination
- Geriatric Care
- Emergency Care
- Disease Prevention
Certification
- LVN
- BLS
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
McCamey Convalescent Center
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Focus Care Crane
04.2022 - 11.2022
LVN
First Choice Medical Staffing
03.2022 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Iraan General Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
- LVN
- BLS
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Odessa College
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