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Laura Ramirez

Odessa,TX

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring, notably at Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital. Excelled in providing compassionate communication and direct patient care, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes. Skilled in electronic charting and infection control, consistently upholding high standards of healthcare ethics and patient privacy.

Overview

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16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Westex Urgent Care
11.2024 - 09.2026

Registered patients for appointments while greeting them warmly at clinic entrance. Conducted phone verifications of insurance to support smooth check-in processes. Ensured lobby cleanliness to maintain professional atmosphere. Provided outstanding customer service, fostering positive interactions with all patients.

CNA

Bill Storey
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

CNA

Gonzales Healthcare Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

CNA

Terry Towns -private Sitter
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

CNA

Texan Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

CNA

Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA

Andrews Family Medicine
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

CNA

Permian Residential Care Center
02.2011 - 04.2012
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

Education

No Degree - Nursing LVN

Victoria College
Gonzales, TX

High School Diploma -

Gonzales High School
Gonzales, TX
05.1997

Skills

Feeding Assistance

Compassion and Empathy

Dressing assistance

Maintaining confidentiality

Vital signs monitoring

Compassionate communication

Basic Life Support

Toileting assistance

Patient Care

Complex Problem-Solving

Condition Monitoring

Patient-focused care

Patient Relations

Quality Assurance

Vital sign recording

Monitoring fluids

Collecting specimens

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control procedures

Documenting behaviors

Observing responses

Indirect Patient Care

Conducting intakes

Patient Lifting

Mobility Assistance

Direct Patient Care

Electronic Charting

End of life care

General housekeeping ability

Helping with medication

Responding to emergencies

Geriatric Care

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Catheter change and preparation

Supporting personal needs

Wound care specialist

G-tube care

Understands mobility assistance needs

Range of motion exercises

Safety Precautions

Trustworthy companion

Maintaining privacy

Healthcare ethics

Compassionate caregiver

Understands medical procedures

Assisting with personal grooming

Recording vital signs

Family support and assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Odessa, TX
Open to relocation: No

Timeline

Receptionist

Westex Urgent Care
11.2024 - 09.2026

CNA

Bill Storey
10.2021 - 08.2024

CNA

Gonzales Healthcare Center
10.2020 - 02.2022

CNA

Terry Towns -private Sitter
12.2019 - 10.2021

CNA

Texan Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - 05.2018

CNA

Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2016

CNA

Andrews Family Medicine
04.2012 - 04.2014

CNA

Permian Residential Care Center
02.2011 - 04.2012

No Degree - Nursing LVN

Victoria College

High School Diploma -

Gonzales High School
Laura Ramirez