MARVIN RAMOS

• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.
• Participated in Type policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Type rehabilitation unit.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.

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• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

• Worked at Telemetry unit, Psychiatric unit, DOU, ICU, CCU UNIT
• Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
• Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

• Psych 1, 2 unit, 4 medical unit
• Loat- full per diem
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
• Assisted cardiac nurses with patient care and room preparation for tests.
• Directed Type electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
• Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.

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• Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.

• Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
• Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
• Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
• Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

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• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.

• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.