Marilyn Elaine Ramirez
Pearland,TX
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. With many years of oncology experience, Ability to communicate oncology medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nocturnal Program Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2015 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse medical patients on inpatient units.
- Manage care with census of up to approximately 75 patients
- Provide exceptional care to high-acuity patients requiring complex care.
- Rapid consultation with various healthcare providers in emergent situations.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients needs, allowing for accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, urgent treatment options, and immediate management needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ensuring optimal patient care.
- Transfer patients to ICU or telemetry units.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting grieving families.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Leukemia Clinic Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided patient-centered care in clinic setting.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment and diagnosis.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations.
- Collected patients historical medical information.
- Obtained Prior Authorizations from insurance companies for treatments.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Advocated for patients to ensure necessary resources/ support from other healthcare providers.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments.
- Performed bone marrow aspirations and biopsies.
- Performed lumbar punctures.
Leukemia Clinical Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2005 - 02.2013
- Provided responsible and safe care for up to 3 patients.
- Administered chemotherapy and/or biotherapy treatments, as ordered.
- Transfused with blood products, as needed.
- Received admissions and informed various multidisciplinary teams of patient needs.
- Maintained patient charts.
- Assessed patients needs in order to deliver quality care.
- Interacted with multiple physician teams ensuring optimal patients care.
- Performed clinical tasks according to evidence based guidelines and hospital policies.
- Educated patient and family members on interventions ordered and patients medical conditions.
- Finalized discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams and patient.
- Responsible for coaching new RN graduates.
- Organized trial study procedures according to treatment protocols.
- Performed monthly audits to improve unit performance.
- Acted as Charge RN
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas, Health Science Center
Houston, TX05.2012
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas, Health Science Center
Houston, TX05.2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
San Jacinto College, Central Campus
Pasadena, TX05.2005
Associate Degree- Biology -
San Jacinto College, South Campus
Houston, TX05.1998
Skills
- Proficient with ordering treatments/medications to address diverse conditions
- Strong Decision-Making
- Rigorous Critical Thinking Skills
- Thorough Physical Assessments
- Able to recognize emergent patient situations
- Performs Comprehensive Care
Professional Affiliations Activities
- MD Anderson Cancer Center APRN Education Committee, currently
- MD Anderson Cancer Center APRN DEI Committee 2023
- MD Anderson Cancer Center DEI Champion, since 2022
- Nocturnal Program Wellness Champion
- Nocturnal Program Safety Committee, Secretary
Licensure Certifications
- Nursing Licensure, State of Texas, Active
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, Active
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider, ACLS, Current
Timeline
Nocturnal Program Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2015 - Current
Leukemia Clinic Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2013 - 08.2015
Leukemia Clinical Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2005 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas, Health Science Center
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas, Health Science Center
Associate Degree - Nursing
San Jacinto College, Central Campus
Associate Degree- Biology -
San Jacinto College, South Campus
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