Ramanjit Ram
Hayward,California
Summary
Organized and dependable Registered Nurse successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Delivering comprehensive quality patient care with the highest professional standards, working in a dynamic, challenging, and team-oriented environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Critical Care/Postop/Med-Surg/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Stanford Tri Valley Hospital
2022.07 - Current
- Provide direct patient-focused care in a 24-bed, telemetry-monitored care unit assigned to 4 critical care patients. Monitoring of acute or chronically ill patients in order to ensure the best possible clinical output.
- Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, review post-op orders, orient the patient to the unit, and review the plan of care.
- Receive ICU downgrade post-operative patients following cardiac surgeries such as MAZE, TR band, CABG, and pacemaker implants, and maintain the cardiac drips.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Medical-Surgical Telemetry/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center Hospital (CPMC)
2021.05 - 2022.06
- Med-Surg Registered Nurse who prioritizes patient care for up to 5 patients recovering from surgery, orthopedic, spinal, trauma, and other organ procedures.
- Frequent documentation on patient assessment, surgical incision, dressings, wounds, drains, catheters, central lines, psychosocial concerns, and clinical sequelae.
- Set up and maintain various components of orthopedic equipment, including Cryotherapy, femoral nerve blocks, CPM, traction, and an overhead frame.
- Supported departmental goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to orthopedic patient care outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses within the orthopedics unit, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, including pain management, wound care, managing home care needs, and rehabilitation exercises.
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
2020.09 - 2022.05
- Provided direct bedside care and performed physical/neurological assessment on patients suffering from stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, and various neurological surgeries.
- As a nursing preceptor/mentor, orient newly hired nursing staff members.
- Effectively communicated as part of an interdisciplinary team in planning and providing patient care; increased patient confidence by 35% and improved service level by 20%
- Proficient in a wide range of nursing procedures, including physical assessment, medication administration via all routes, management of central and arterial lines, handling Codes, NGT tube feeding, trach care, suctioning, telemetry, wounds, drains, and Hemodynamic monitoring and teaching.
Registered Nurse
Masonic Homes Of California
2019.06 - 2021.09
- Coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. Makes rounds every two hours to assess
physical and emotional status and to initiate any required nursing interventions. - Actively monitor, assess, and administer medications via IV therapy, TPN nutritional care, wound care, foley catheter, tracheostomy care, tubes (NG/PEG/GT), ileostomy care, PICC line, nasopharyngeal COVID-19 testing.
- Worked as night supervisor and wound and treatment nurse.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Care
2017.03 - 2019.01
- Provided comprehensive care for up to 25 patients daily, including medication administration, intramuscular injections, vital sign monitoring, wound management, catheter management, and samples.
- Provided performance-focused direction to four nurses to improve engagement, confidence, performance, and patient care.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive documentation to support optimal patient care follow-up
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tagore Hospital & Heart Care Centre Private
2007.11 - 2009.05
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Cultivated effective communications across an interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families; increased trust and decreased communication gap by 40%.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitoring performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Nursing
United States University
San Diego, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aggarwal College of Nursing
India10.2007
Skills
- Acute Care
- Intermediate Cardiovascular trained
- Organizational and time management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Clinical judgment
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient Education
- Continuing education and professional development
Accomplishments
- Selected as a Daisy Award Nominee
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Intermediate Critical Care/Postop/Med-Surg/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Stanford Tri Valley Hospital
2022.07 - Current
Medical-Surgical Telemetry/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center Hospital (CPMC)
2021.05 - 2022.06
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
2020.09 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse
Masonic Homes Of California
2019.06 - 2021.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Care
2017.03 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tagore Hospital & Heart Care Centre Private
2007.11 - 2009.05
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Nursing
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aggarwal College of Nursing
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