MICHELLE RAMIREZ
CORONA,CA
Summary
To fulfill a challenging and responsible position in the medical field, within an organization in need of an organized, knowledgeable, flexible, dependable and skillful individual.
Strong, reliable, and dedicated commitment of approximately 24 years to the medical field, performing all responsibilities of R. N. for 14 years. Also, vast knowledge and hands-on experience in Charge position, Psychiatric of Involuntary and Locked Units; Geriatric-Psychiatric; C. N. A. (5 years); L. V. N. (7 years).
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5953
5953
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N.
Kaiser Petmanente
Riverside, California
11.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and progress.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Staff R. N. - Partial Hospitalization Program R. N.
College Hospital
ORANGE, CA
01.2001 - Current
- Responsibilities include patient admissions, some patient intakes, assessments and crisis intervention.
- Also responsible for doctor's orders, communication with doctors, social workers, various facilities, and family coordinators.
- Duties include educating patients and families, and evaluation for 5150 criteria, if needed.
Charge R. N. of Partial Hospitalization Program
FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for patient admissions, patient intakes, assessment and crisis intervention.
- Also responsible for doctor's orders, communication with doctors, social workers, various facilities, and family coordinators.
- Duties included educating patients and families, and evaluations for 5150 criteria, if needed.
R. N. - Locked Psychiatric Unit
COLUMBIA HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Performed duties as PM and night charge nurse.
- Responsibilities included patient admissions, assessments, medications, doctor's orders, phone and desk work.
- Also, use of the seclusion room and restraints.
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric Unit
STARTING POINT HOSPITAL
COSTA MESA, CA
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Performed duties as night charge nurse, supervised the L. V. N.s and Aides.
- Responsibilities included patient admissions, assessments, medications, doctor's orders, telephones, facilitation of groups, patient interaction, emergency situations and crisis intervention.
- Duties also included intake assessments.
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric
SANTA ANA C. P. C.
SANTA ANA, CA
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Performed duties as a day charge nurse, responsible for the management of the unit, the supervision of L. V. N.s and Aides, patients' admissions, assessments, medications, doctor's orders, phone, patient interaction and crisis intervention.
- Coordinate therapist and patient appointments and co-facilitated groups with Psychologists.
R. N. - Locked Psychiatric Unit
DESERT HOSPITAL
PALM SPRINGS, CA
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Night charge nurse, responsible for patient admissions, assessments, mediation, telephones, use of the seclusion room, restraints, patient interaction, crisis intervention (including intake assessments) and supervision of the L. V. N.s and Aides.
L. V. N. Locked Geriatrics/Adult Locked Units
VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
VAN NUYS, CA
Education
B. S. N. Degree - Nurding
Western Governers University
Salt Lake City, UT 07.2025 - 03.2026
A. S. N. Degree -
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CAR. N. Diploma -
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CAL. V. N. -
Institute of Medical Studies
Los Angeles, CAR. N. Pre-Requisites -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CAR. N. Pre-Requisites -
Moorepark College
Moorepark, CAR. N. Pre-Requisites -
Ventura College
Ventura, CACertification
Kaiser - retired
Timeline
B. S. N. Degree - Nurding
Western Governers University
07.2025 - 03.2026
R.N.
Kaiser Petmanente
11.2015 - Current
Staff R. N. - Partial Hospitalization Program R. N.
College Hospital
01.2001 - Current
Charge R. N. of Partial Hospitalization Program
FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2001
R. N. - Locked Psychiatric Unit
COLUMBIA HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
01.1995 - 01.2000
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric Unit
STARTING POINT HOSPITAL
01.1992 - 01.1995
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric
SANTA ANA C. P. C.
01.1990 - 01.1992
R. N. - Locked Psychiatric Unit
DESERT HOSPITAL
01.1988 - 01.1990
L. V. N. Locked Geriatrics/Adult Locked Units
VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
A. S. N. Degree -
College of the Canyons
R. N. Diploma -
College of the Canyons
L. V. N. -
Institute of Medical Studies
R. N. Pre-Requisites -
Pasadena City College
R. N. Pre-Requisites -
Moorepark College
R. N. Pre-Requisites -
Ventura College