Monique Ramos
Hesperia,Ca
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate Care Provider accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Hardworking and reliable caregiver with strong abilities Offering Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aid/Caregiver Alzheimer/dementia
Allara senior living
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Medication Aide/Caregiver Alzheimer/Dementia
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamong
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including Alzheimer's and Dementia and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Provided mental health care by administering psychotropic medications.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Traveling Caregiver
123 Home Care
Irvine, CA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Created safe and positive living situation for clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Reported concerns to supervisory RCD to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
Caregiver
Meridian of Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Created safe and positive living situation for clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and knowledge.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and hoyer lift equipment to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Caregiver /Receptionist
Vintage Cerrittos
Cerritos, CA
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used mobility devices and hoyer lift equipment to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Followed security procedures, issued visitor badges, monitored logbooks and reported irregularities.
- Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Traveling Caregiver
Comfort Care
Los Alamitos, CA
10.2005 - 08.2012
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Created safe and positive living situation for clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.
Education
John Glenn High School
Norwalk, CASkills
- Wellbeing assurance
- Records management
- Quality assurance controls
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Drugs inventory
- Patient observation
Certification
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- San Bernardino County, California Food Handlers Certificate
- Rons Pharmacy Med Tech Certificate Of Training
Timeline
Medication Aid/Caregiver Alzheimer/dementia
Allara senior living
10.2021 - Current
Medication Aide/Caregiver Alzheimer/Dementia
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamong
06.2018 - 10.2021
Traveling Caregiver
123 Home Care
06.2018 - 09.2019
Caregiver
Meridian of Riverside
06.2016 - 06.2018
Caregiver /Receptionist
Vintage Cerrittos
09.2012 - 05.2016
Traveling Caregiver
Comfort Care
10.2005 - 08.2012
John Glenn High School