Raphael Ramos
Pacifica,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry Unit/Geriatrics
City And County Of San Francisco
12.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse Telemetry/Orthopedics/Medsurg
Kaiser Permanente
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Prime Healthcare Services
05.2009 - 03.2011
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA05.2009
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Interpreting EKGs
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Disease Processes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Assessment
- Test Interpretations
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Registered Nurse CA BRN Expires April 30, 2025
- CPR BLS Expires April 30, 2025
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Expires June 1, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry Unit/Geriatrics
City And County Of San Francisco
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Telemetry/Orthopedics/Medsurg
Kaiser Permanente
04.2011 - 12.2019
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Prime Healthcare Services
05.2009 - 03.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kaplan College