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Olga Ramirez

Seattle,Washington

Summary

Dedicated and bilingual (English/Spanish) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 17 years as a registered nurse and 15 years as a medical assistant. Passionate about providing culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health care to diverse and underserved populations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit

Harborview Medical Center
01.2009 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care to adult patients, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and long-term care strategies.
  • Known for strong clinical judgment, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in high-acuity settings.

Medical Assistant – Respite/Healthcare for the Homeless

Harborview Medical Center
10.1996 - 11.2008
  • Delivered compassionate care to homeless individuals in transitional housing.
  • Conducted physical and mental health assessments, administered wound care, and monitored health status.
  • Collaborated with physicians, counselors, and social workers to support care plans and referrals.
  • Used therapeutic communication to build trust and deliver tailored health education to underserved patients.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Washington
Bothell, WA
06.2009

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Patient discharge
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care planning
  • Licensed RN
  • Infection control measures
  • Documentation and charting
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Washington State – Active License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Current

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit

Harborview Medical Center
01.2009 - Current

Medical Assistant – Respite/Healthcare for the Homeless

Harborview Medical Center
10.1996 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

University of Washington

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University