Ramona Carbajal
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years in direct patient care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and accurate EMR documentation. Known for infection prevention, critical thinking, and compassionate support in memory care and long-term care settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored residents to ensure adherence to care plans in memory care setting.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Completed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided bedside support for dementia care plans, enhancing patient comfort and compliance with treatment.
- Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and family members to support resident care.
- Partnered with registered nurses, physicians, and family members on care needs.
- Documented vital sign assessments and care notes in resident records.
- Observed behavior changes and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Monitored and tracked changes in patient conditions and reported significant updates to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded to emergencies and provided timely nursing support.
- Maintained infection control standards across resident living areas.
- Maintained safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in line with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team to align on care plans and address concerns.
- Completed regular rounds to assess status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for individual conditions.
- Followed facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with illness or injury-related issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation
Glendale, Arizona
09.1999 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to enhance patient care and reduce response times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls and identified issues to provide assistance.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that contributed to better patient care outcomes.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation was accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed emergency situations by adhering to established protocols, ensuring timely nursing interventions. promptly according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Responded to emergencies and provided timely nursing interventions
- Maintained infection control standards by implementing proper hygiene practices and procedures. across resident living areas
- Observed behavior changes in patients and reported concerns promptly to nursing staff. and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and care notes in resident records
- Administered medications and monitored residents in memory care setting
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Maricopa Skills Center
Phoenix, AZ12-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication delivery
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient assessments
- Wound management
- Crisis intervention
- Care protocols
- Infection prevention
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Mental Health Medications
- Respiratory treatments
- Catheter management
- Specimen collection
- Patient intake
- Patient intake documentation
- Accurate documentation
- Incident reporting
- Controlled Substance Management
- Nursing Team Coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Critical thinking
- EMR management
- Wound treatment
- Palliative care
- Wound treatment
- EMR management
- Comprehensive assessment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation
09.1999 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Maricopa Skills Center