Nancy Ramirez
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in post-surgical telemetry at PIH Whittier and psychiatric care at College Medical Center. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and leadership, excelling in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Spanish, adept at training staff, and committed to improving patient outcomes. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and intravenous therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Telemetry
PIH Health Whittier Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Specialize in providing direct care for patients admitted prior or after surgical procedures such as orthopedic, bariatric, spine, gynecological and general surgery.
- Manage 32-bed unit as charge nurse by assessing and addressing current unit needs, assigning incoming patients appropriately, assessing acuity level throughout unit, coordinating incoming shift staff assignment.
- Complete required pre-operative documentation such as consent, pre-anesthesia questionnaire, and pre-op checklist.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provide support and guidance to new nursing staff, including training, precepting and mentorship.
- Manage and prioritize patient care tasks, including responding to unit emergencies and coordinating with other departments.
- Assist in unit partnership council to meet hospital standardized goals within department.
- Participate in yearly unit-specific research project to assist implementing new or improving current hospital policies.
- Float nurse during lower unit census to other departments such as respiratory, cardiac, neurology, renal, oncology and critical care.
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry, Psychiatry
College Medical Center- Long Beach
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with various psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
- Educated patients and their families on detoxification process, potential side effects, and aftercare plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Medical Assistant
Pacific Coast Orthopaedic Institute
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-authorizations and managed patient charts.
- Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim08-2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Pain management
- Leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Training staff
Certification
California Board of Registered Nursing # 95205247 - Exp: 07/2025
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Exp: 07/2025
- ACLS - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - Exp: 02/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification - Exp: 08/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Telemetry
PIH Health Whittier Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry, Psychiatry
College Medical Center- Long Beach
10.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
Pacific Coast Orthopaedic Institute
03.2017 - 11.2018
California Board of Registered Nursing # 95205247 - Exp: 07/2025
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Exp: 07/2025
- ACLS - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - Exp: 02/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification - Exp: 08/2026
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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