Ramona Heistinger
Conroe,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success in implementing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and advocate for diverse populations. Proficient in electronic health records management and dedicated to providing exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, OR CNC
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Kingwood, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure optimal nurse coverage.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and healthcare resources.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance with safety and regulatory standards in clinical settings.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and care priorities.
- Conducted assessments to identify potential problems related to health care delivery systems.
- Created reports summarizing data collected from ongoing evaluations of nursing services provided.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided patient education and support throughout the clinical care process.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration, physicians, patients, families, and other stakeholders involved in clinical operations.
- Implemented strategies to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols during procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Core Medical Group
MANCHESTER, NH
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Outsourced out to ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER, Round Rock, Texas, as a peri-operative nurse (experience in robotic, general, neuro, orthopedic surgical services.)
- Outsourced out to JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY HOSPITAL, Jackson, Tennessee, as a peri-operative nurse (experience in primarily neuro and orthopedic surgery, with experience in general, urology gynecology, and robotic surgical services.)
- Outsourced out to UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER as a peri-operative nurse (experience in Trauma General, Urology, Gynecology, Plastics, Robotic, Orthopedic, Neuro, ENT, Eye, and Dental Surgical services.)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Health Carousel LLC
CINCINNATI, OH
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Outsourced out to the UNIVERSITY of NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL as a contract Registered Nurse to work in the Operating Room providing excellent care to the people of Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
- Total Staffed Beds: 590
- Type: Level 1 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse (RN)
AYA Healthcare
SAN DIEGO, CA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Contracted out to CYPRESS MEMORIAL HERMANN, Cypress, Texas as an Operating Room R.N. providing excellent patient care, as a OR Nurse and Charge Nurse coordinating with the multi-functional team in Pre-op, Interoperative, and Recovery Room.
- Level 11 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse (RN)
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
CONROE, TX
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Held duties of Charge Nurse on Evening Shifts on the Weekday, and Night Shifts on the Weekend.
- Total Staffed Beds: 295
- Type: Level 11 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse
Core Medical Group
MANCHESTER, NH
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Outsourced to HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE, Conroe, Texas as a peri-operative nurse.
- Outsourced to CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Clear lake, Texas, as a Registered Nurse in Telemetry, Med / Surg, and General Float.
- Outsourced to MAINLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Texas City, Texas as a Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Telemetry, and Med / Surg.
- Outsourced to NORTHEAST METHODIST HOSPITAL, Live Oak, Texas, Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.
- Outsourced to CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Clear lake, Texas, as a Registered Nurse, Telemetry, and Med / Surg.
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Connections
BURNABY, Canada
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Contracted out to Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan as a PACU R.N. Provided excellent nursing care in a recovery room setting to patients in age range from infant to elderly.
- Level 1 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse
Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
STEPHENVILLE, Canada
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Provided excellent nursing care at this Hospital as a float to all areas of hospital, including Pre-op, Day Surgery, Infusion Clinic, Pain Clinic, Intraoperative Care providing care as a Circulator, and Scrub Nurse, Post-Operative Care Unit, Med-Surg. Unit, Pallitative Unit, Emergency Unit and Emergency Transport Nurse.
- 44 Bed Acute Care Hospital
Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
SAN ANTONIO, TX
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Provided excellent nursing care as a Critical Care Nurse in the Medical-Surgical, and Cardiovascular ICU.
- Level 3 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse
Eastern Healthcare
ST. JOHN'S, Canada
07.1998 - 07.2006
- Provided excellent nursing care as a ICU Registered Nurse in the Medical-Surgical ICU, Cardiac Care ICU Unit, and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and Operating Room Registered Nurse as a Circulating and Scrub RN in all services.
- Level 1 Trauma Center
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
BROWNWOOD, TX
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Provided excellent nursing care as a Telemetry Nurse on the Telemetry Unit coordinating with the I.C.U, and Charge nurse in the Emergency Department.
Education
Associate's Degree - Registered Nursing
St. Clare's School Of Nursing
St. John's, Canada03.2025
Skills
- Patient care assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Patient education
- Infection control compliance
- Electronic health records management
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient care planning
- Patient care implementation
- Patient care documentation
- Patient care management
- Patient communication
- Family collaboration
- Physician collaboration
- Healthcare professional collaboration
- Team member collaboration
- Nursing expertise
- Perioperative nursing skills
- Pre-operative nursing skills
- Post-anesthesia care nursing
- Critical care nursing skills
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- General staff nursing duties
- Working with diverse patient populations
- Team-oriented approach
Certification
- ACLS PROVIDER, AHA, 03/01/25
- BLS PROVIDER, AHA, 03/01/25
- Registered Nurse License, Texas Board of Nursing, 08/01/96
References
- Susan Rubino, R.N, UVM, VT, sshain6464@yahoo.com, 516-236-3339
- Kaelyn Crowe, Nurse Manager, Jackson-Madison County Hospital, TN, kaelynpaige5@gmail.com, 731-608-5945
- Marie Mahalati, Manager/Charge Nurse, Jackson-Madison County Hospital, TN, mariemahalati@yahoo.com, 731-694-1597
- Dawn Boozer, Charge Nurse, University of New Mexico Hospital, NM, dboozer@salud.unm.edu
- Laurie Philips, Director, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, TX, Lauriephilips1@outlook.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, OR CNC
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Core Medical Group
06.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Health Carousel LLC
09.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
AYA Healthcare
12.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
11.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Core Medical Group
08.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Connections
08.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
03.2011 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Eastern Healthcare
07.1998 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
08.1996 - 06.1998
Associate's Degree - Registered Nursing
St. Clare's School Of Nursing