RYAN RAMIREZ
Aurora,United States
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 9 years experience in acute and long term care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Demonstrated ability to lead and innovate in fast-paced environments, significantly improving healthcare processes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - Current
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Wellness Director
Ensign Group Inc
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, including social workers and case managers
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients
- Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs
- Assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls
- Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations
- Managed community resident transport operation
- Coordinated resident care and staffing of memory care services and provided input in pre-admission assessments and decision-making
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported professional growth.
LPN
Ensign Group Inc
06.2009 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO01.2010
Associate of Science - Biology
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO01.2005
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient confidentiality
- Organization and planning
- Catheter and wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric and Pediatric Nursing
- Nursing Ethics
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CO Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association. (In Progress)
Timeline
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - Current
Wellness Director
Ensign Group Inc
03.2017 - 10.2017
LPN
Ensign Group Inc
06.2009 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Science - Biology
Arapahoe Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Emily Griffith Technical College
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