Paulina V. Ramirez
Hockley,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over five years of hands-on bedside experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and emergency response, with a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes. Adept at team leadership and staff management, demonstrating strong organizational and communication abilities to foster collaborative and efficient healthcare environments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously improving clinical practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Development Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
Tomball, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple sister sites education needs and tailored goals to meet each facilities needs per state regulations
- Consulted with managers regarding disciplinary action needed when appropriate standards are not met by nursing staff.
- Participated in committees focused on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice strategies.
- Ensured that all required documents related to continuing education were completed accurately by employees.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires to ensure understanding of facility guidelines.
- Provided staff education and training on new policies, procedures and protocols.
- Evaluated existing curriculums used by the nursing department and made recommendations for revisions.
- Reviewed current literature related to healthcare trends and updates in nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance at all training events or classes.
- Assessed staff competency in clinical skills, patient safety and quality initiatives.
- Created and implemented a system to track continuing education credits for nurses.
- Maintained staff education for continuing education requirements.
Home Health Nurse
Varco Home Health & Hospice
Houston, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders for patient care.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and facilitate rehabilitation exercises
- Managed multiple patient caseloads, ensuring timely and effective care delivery
- Ensure adherence to safety and privacy regulations, including HIPAA compliance
- Schedule and arrange follow-up visits to monitor ongoing patient needs
ADON
PACS
Pasadena/Cypress, TX
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality and core measures.
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers., to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Dash, Favorite, Gale, and Nursa
Austin, TX
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
- Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
MDS Nurse
Ensign
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Charge Nurse, LTC
Hill Country Nursing and Rehab
Dripping Springs, TX
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Administered injections, medications, wound care and iv therapy according to needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and
medication side effects. - Oriented and mentored new staff.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease
prevention. - Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
CMA/Tech
NeuroRestorative
Dripping Springs, TX
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Marketing Specialist
Bar etc./ ATN promotions
Plano, TX
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Research, coordinate and host marketing events relevant to each company’s brand while partnering with like minded companies
- Promoting different spirits, wines, liquors and companies by providing customers at venues with knowledge on the products through retail demos, influencer seeding, and event execution.
- Collaborating with region manager on field marketing events: building community relationships
- Creating a unique customer experience to increase brand awareness and develop relationships with consumers to build brand loyalty
- Developed "Recaps" to evaluate & progress each event such as: location, time, bar spend, product spend, customer demographics, competitor brands etc.
- Demonstrated enthusiastic public relations working at a different venues & working with different onsite staff every event
- Created content for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
- Organized promotional events to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop lead generation strategies across multiple channels.
- Developed an email marketing program with automated workflows to engage customers through newsletters and promotions.
- Conducted competitor research to understand the industry dynamics and identify opportunities for growth.
- Developed marketing strategies for existing products, services and new product launches.
- Monitored competitor activity to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align marketing strategies with sales objectives.
- Created proposals for service and product strategies based on marketing data.
- Leveraged marketing data to forecast marketing campaign success and sales trends.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2025
Associate of Science - General Science
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2023
Associate of Science - Applied Science in Vocational Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2018
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX05.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TXSkills
- Patient record auditing
- Procedure development
- Care plan management
- Patient care management
- Staff training
- Duty delegation
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Timeline
Staff Development Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
05.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Varco Home Health & Hospice
04.2024 - Current
ADON
PACS
04.2023 - 05.2024
MDS Nurse
Ensign
08.2022 - 05.2023
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Dash, Favorite, Gale, and Nursa
11.2021 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse, LTC
Hill Country Nursing and Rehab
09.2020 - 11.2021
CMA/Tech
NeuroRestorative
06.2019 - 10.2020
Marketing Specialist
Bar etc./ ATN promotions
05.2013 - 06.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - General Science
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Applied Science in Vocational Nursing
Austin Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Southwest Texas Junior College