MARTINA RAMIREZ
Winfield,Texas
Summary
Experienced Spanish/English speaking Registered Nurse with 20 years in healthcare, including 12 years in Neurology and 8 years in family practice. Specializes in hospital operations, process improvement, and team leadership. Focused on enhancing patient care, optimizing departmental efficiency, and driving organizational growth through strategic planning and strong provider relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Manager at the Neurology Center at Titus and Stroke Program Coordinator
Titus Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
- Neurology Clinic Manager Role
- Managed daily operations, collaborating with administration to effectively address growing patient demand.
- Established and facilitated weekly team huddles to discuss operational improvements, enhancing staff engagement and patient satisfaction.
- Built strong provider relationships, resulting in a motivated and stable team with minimal turnover in the past 8 years.
- Managed inpatient and outpatient EEG schedules.
- Assist Neurologist with NCV/EMG procedures
- Liaise between patients and physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Provide patient education and teaching regarding disease process
- Stroke Program Coordinator Role
- Collaborated with Stroke Medical Director to enhance quality care and streamline treatment for stroke patients.
- Executing performance improvement initiatives.
- Coordinating stroke care protocols from admission to discharge.
- Collecting and analyzing data for continuous quality improvement.
- Identifying educational needs and collaborating with Nursing Departments that interface with the stroke patient population regarding stroke recognition, education, and documentation guidelines.
- Delivered health education at community events to raise awareness and promote health initiatives.
- Provide education to local Nursing facility staff
- Implement the stroke protocols and guidelines for Primary Stroke Care Center
- Aligning clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives with program goals.
- Serve as a stroke liaison with the community, EMS providers, and RAC
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, Texas
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Evaluated patients' physical conditions to identify and address potential health issues.
- Liaised between patients and physician to enhance patient understanding of treatment plans.
- Provide patient education and teaching regarding disease process
- Performed electronic medical record data entry, managed referrals, insurance authorizations, electronic prescriptions, and scheduling to streamline patient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mount Pleasant Clinic
Mount Pleasant, Texas
03.2007 - 04.2014
- Executed Doctors' orders
- Performed physical assessments
- Provide patient education
- Scheduled appointments for patients when referred to a specialist or outpatient testing
- Manage patient messages and phone calls
- Coordinated with insurance to secure peer-to-peer reviews, facilitating necessary approvals for patient care
- Contacted patients to communicate test results
- Translated for patients with language barriers
Certified Nurse Aide
Mount Pleasant Clinic
Mount Pleasant, Texas
03.2005 - 07.2007
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs to prepare for nurse intake
- Responded to patient calls, providing timely assistance and information
- Assisted in organizing patient records for improved accessibility
Cashier
Express Lane
Winfield, Texas
07.1998 - 02.2001
- Accounted for daily totals and managed cash handling to ensure financial accuracy
- Delivered customer support to enhance shopping experience in retail environment
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing, RN
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX01-2016
Associate of Science -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX01-2009
Vocational Nursing Certification -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX01-2007
Nurse Aide Certification -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX01-2006
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
01-2001
Skills
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Advanced Stroke Coordinator Board Certified
- Quality improvement
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Data analysis
- Strategic program planning
- Patient satisfaction
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Diverse coordination
- Patient Communication
- Deadline management
- Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Manager at the Neurology Center at Titus and Stroke Program Coordinator
Titus Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 06.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mount Pleasant Clinic
03.2007 - 04.2014
Certified Nurse Aide
Mount Pleasant Clinic
03.2005 - 07.2007
Cashier
Express Lane
07.1998 - 02.2001
Associate Degree - Nursing, RN
Northeast Texas Community College
Associate of Science -
Northeast Texas Community College
Vocational Nursing Certification -
Northeast Texas Community College
Nurse Aide Certification -
Northeast Texas Community College
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School