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
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
R.N.
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, California
11.2005 - 02.2025
- Delivered patient care by assessing needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures to support clinical decision-making processes.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary team discussions and meetings.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Staff R. N. - Partial Hospitalization Program R. N.
College Hospital
Orange, CA
01.2001 - 04.2005
- 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 - 12.2001
- 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 - 12.2000
- 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 - 12.1995
- 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 - 12.1992
- 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
01.1989 - 12.1990
- 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 - Nursing
Western Governers University
Salt Lake City, UT 07.2025 - 06.2026
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, CASkills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Mental health education
- Healthcare documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic communication
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social perceptiveness
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
B. S. N. Degree - Nursing
Western Governers University
07.2025 - 06.2026
R.N.
Kaiser Permanente
11.2005 - 02.2025
Staff R. N. - Partial Hospitalization Program R. N.
College Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2005
Charge R. N. of Partial Hospitalization Program
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2001
R. N. - Locked Psychiatric Unit
Columbia Huntington Beach Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2000
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric Unit
Starting Point Hospital
01.1992 - 12.1995
R. N. Voluntary Psychiatric
Santa Ana C. P. C.
01.1990 - 12.1992
R. N. Locked Psychiatric Unit
Desert Hospital
01.1989 - 12.1990
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