Leigha Ramirez
Rison,AR
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient education and counseling. Demonstrates clinical judgment and patient advocacy, significantly improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Skilled in leading nursing staff and adept in EMR/EHR, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Monticello Medical Clinic
10.2018 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
JRMC School of Nurse
Pine Bluff, AR12-2014
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
Rison, AR05-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Creating plan of care for patient's with chronic conditions to help improve their well being
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- BLS Instructor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Monticello Medical Clinic
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
JRMC School of Nurse
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School