LUPITA RAMIREZ
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in post-surgical acute care, pediatric home health, and perioperative dental care. Expertise includes patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and emergency response. Proven ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care, maintain accurate documentation, and promote patient safety. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse – Post-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Southeast
01.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care for post-surgical patients recovering from various surgical procedures in an acute care hospital setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, review laboratory and diagnostic results, and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Recognized and responded to post-operative complications and medical emergencies, applying critical thinking and evidence-based practice to ensure patient safety.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, vaccinations, and prescribed treatments while maintaining patient safety.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, drain management, catheter care, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and EKG monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on medications, disease prevention, nutrition, infection prevention, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care, ensuring seamless transitions and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records while following HIPAA, infection prevention, and hospital safety standards.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Home Health (Part-Time)
Family First Home Health Care
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided skilled nursing care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs in the home setting.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and monitored patient conditions for changes requiring provider notification.
- Provided specialized care including tracheostomy management, ventilator support, G-tube care, suctioning, and seizure monitoring.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies according to individualized care plans.
- Educated parents and caregivers on medication administration, infection prevention, emergency procedures, and ongoing care needs to empower them in managing complex pediatric health challenges.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care, enhancing patient outcomes and family satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and agency policies, supporting quality assurance and continuity of care.
Dental Assistant – General Anesthesia, Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
08.2019 - 02.2025
- Monitored patients before, during, and after anesthesia, ensuring stability of vital signs, oxygen levels, and recovery status.
- Assisted dentists and oral surgeons with procedures performed under general anesthesia.
- Prepared patients for procedures by obtaining vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and completing pre-operative requirements.
- Maintained sterile technique, prepared surgical instruments, and followed OSHA and infection prevention standards.
- Educated patients post-operatively on medications, recovery instructions, and follow-up care to facilitate smooth recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation and protected patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with dentists, oral surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to enhance safety and quality of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, Texas08-2024
Skills
- Post-Surgical Nursing
- Post-Operative Care
- Patient assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- EKG Monitoring
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Acute Care Management
- Nutritional Support Management
- Emergency Response
- Care Coordination
- Patient education
- EMR management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Prevention
- Patient safety protocols
- MS Office proficiency
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
HONORS & AWARDS
DAISY Recognition, Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered nursing care and commitment to clinical excellence.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Post-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Southeast
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Home Health (Part-Time)
Family First Home Health Care
12.2024 - 10.2025
Dental Assistant – General Anesthesia, Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
08.2019 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)