Makayla Ramirez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic Nurse with expertise from New Mexico Cancer Center, Genesis HC and the Emergency Department. Highly skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to manage urgent care situations while providing emotional support and coordinating specialty referrals. Recognized for exceptional time management and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage Nurse
New Mexico Cancer Center
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including assessments, treatments provided, test results received from labs and other departments, discharge instructions given.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes and debridement of wounds.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
Education
Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico03-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- IV insertion and drug therapy management
- Multitasking capacity
- Direct patient care
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Works well under pressure
Timeline
Triage Nurse
New Mexico Cancer Center
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
08.2022 - 08.2024
Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute