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Ramica Babers
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Palos Hills Healthcare LLC
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance improving patient satisfaction by 50%
HCR ManorCare
LPN Nursing Supervisor
06.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for over 27-54 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Grainger
Warehouse Associate
03.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
- Completed over 140 customer orders each day in warehouse setting
DSC Logistics Inc
Warehouse Lead
03.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
- Worked within team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area
- Completed inventory cycle counts as needed
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks
- Placed loads in the optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy
- Operated all loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes in a safe and efficient manner
- Updated computer tracking systems to document movements
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational effectiveness
- Oversaw hiring and training of 25 new employees
Education
Rasmussen University , Mokena, IL
Associate of Science from Associate Degree in Nursing
12.2022
University Overview
- Dean's List {Winter 2021}
- Dean's List {Spring 2022}
- Honor Roll {Summer 2022}
- Honor Roll {Fall 2022}
- IDPH Nursing Scholarship Recipient
- 3.51 GPA
- Student Nurse Association {SNA} Member
- Nationwide Registries Women of Distinction Honor Member
ATS Institute of Technology , Chicago, IL
Practical Nurse from Practical Nursing
05.2020
University Overview
- Graduated with 3.87 GPA
- Graduated in Top 5% of Class
- Received IDPH Nursing Scholarship
Ashworth College , Norcross, GA
Certificate of Electrical installation from Electrical Engineering
04.2010
Skills
- Care Planning
- Long- Term Care
- Patient Assessments
- Care-giving skills
- Patient Management
- Patient and family education
- First Aid/CPR
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Monitoring
Certifications
- Registered Nurse (IL)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (IL)
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Forklift Operator/Trainer
- Licensed Foster Parent (IL)
Professional Memeberships
- National Foster Parent Association (NFPA)
- Electric Association of Chicago (EAC)
- Nationwide Registries Women of Distinction
- National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Extracurricular Activities/ Community Involvement
Autism Speaks Walk [2018-2022](Team Jalin)
Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS) (Chicago)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
References
• Jennifer Llanes, RN
Northwestern Hospital (Palos Heights)
(773)332-3179
jen2087@icloud.com
•Shenitha Saunders, RN
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
(708)250-3548
shenithasaunders@gmail.com
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Palos Hills Healthcare LLC
08.2022 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
HCR ManorCare
06.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Associate
Grainger
03.2019 - 08.2021
Warehouse Lead
DSC Logistics Inc
03.2017 - 03.2019
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science from Associate Degree in Nursing
ATS Institute of Technology
Practical Nurse from Practical Nursing
Ashworth College
Certificate of Electrical installation from Electrical Engineering
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