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Kaydence Ramirez

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Dedicated nursing student currently working toward Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Knowledgeable about the use of the Electronic Health Record for charting patient information and tracking trends. Knowledge of safety procedures in regards to patient ambulation and transfers.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nursing Student

Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
  • Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.
  • Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.

Clinical Nursing Student

Oschner University Hospital And Clinics
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
  • Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
  • Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
  • Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, pediatric wards among others.
  • Participated in rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient conditions and relevant nursing interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on disease prevention, management strategies, and self-care techniques.
  • Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
  • Consistently demonstrated adaptability when dealing with unexpected changes in patient acuity or staffing levels during shifts.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Clinical Nursing Student

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs.
  • Participated in rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient conditions and relevant nursing interventions.
  • Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2025

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • CPR/AED
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medication Administration
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Nursing Assessments
  • Patient Education
  • Bedside charting
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Infection control standards

Certification

Venipuncture

Nasal/Nasal-Pharyngeal & Throat Swab

IV Therapy

Urinary Catheters & Care

NG Tubes and Enteral Feeding

VTE Prophylaxis

Dressing and Wound Care

Oxygen Therapy

Medical Asepsis

Body Mechanics

Mobility Needs

Restraints

Hygiene/ Comfort

Surgical Asepsis

Wound Care

Vital Signs


Timeline

Clinical Nursing Student

Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Nursing Student

Oschner University Hospital And Clinics
08.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Kaydence Ramirez