Shirley Ramos
Queens Village
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Fresenius Medical Care, enhancing patient safety and health outcomes through expert medication and IV administration, and exceptional patient education. Excelled in fostering patient rapport and implementing evidence-based practices, significantly improving the dialysis unit's service quality. Skilled in infection control and patient support, demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient care. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse, Relieve Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
11.2010 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as catheter dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines into daily patient care, enhancing the overall quality of services provided within the dialysis unit.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Queens-Long Islandd Renal Institute
New Hyde Park, NY
06.2015 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assisted in training new staff members on dialysis procedures, policies, and equipment usage ensuring consistent high standards of patient care across the unit.
- Maximized staff efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing schedules in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY06-2014
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Health promotion
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing, NY
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Queens-Long Islandd Renal Institute
06.2015 - 03.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse, Relieve Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College