Reina Ramos
Sparks,NV
Summary
Skilled Critical Care Technician with a proven track record at Renown Regional Medical Center, adept in ECG interpretation and fostering positive patient relations. Excelled in ensuring patient safety and enhancing team capabilities through effective mentoring. Demonstrated exceptional communication and team collaboration, significantly improving patient care standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Technician
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
10.2015 - Current
- Cleaned equipment used during procedures before storing them away safely .
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Performed basic nursing duties, such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and other vital signs.
- Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care.
- Carried out daily rounds on assigned patients ensuring that they are comfortable at all times .
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Mental Health Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Reno, NV
11.2011 - 07.2022
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Tracked and replenished inventory of therapeutic supplies and materials.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reno High School
Reno, NV06-1999
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Sanitation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient Check-ins
- Restraint application
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Assisting nurses with patient care
- Good communication skills
- Great team player
- Ensuring patient safety
- Getting patients mobility done
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- Employee of the quarter
- Bee award nominated
- Night shift team lead
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Nurses Assistant
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Critical Care Technician
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2011 - 07.2022
- Certified Nurses Assistant
- BLS certified
High School Diploma -
Reno High School
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