Nancy Ann Ramsden
Cicero,NY
Summary
2023 ANNA Global Care Award Recipient.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care And Dialysis
Fayetteville , New York
2019.02 - 2024.06
- Assessed patient's physical condition prior to each dialysis session.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- Provided direction to nursing staff regarding appropriate interventions based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management .
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests and routine labs to identify and assess patient's condition.
Nurse Manager SNF
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
Syracuse , NY
2018.04 - 2019.01
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
RTG Medical Staffing
Syracuse
2017.02 - 2018.04
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Travel Nurse
Multiple Travel Staffing Agencies
Multiple , Montana
2000.08 - 2018.04
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes .
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees,patients,families and visitors.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards in diverse clinical environments.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY1997-12
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Needs Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Treatment Recommendations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care And Dialysis
2019.02 - 2024.06
Nurse Manager SNF
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
2018.04 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse Supervisor
RTG Medical Staffing
2017.02 - 2018.04
Travel Nurse
Multiple Travel Staffing Agencies
2000.08 - 2018.04
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
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