Socorro Ramirez
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Kindred at Home, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration with healthcare teams and a commitment to patient education. Achieved increased patient satisfaction scores, showcasing strong interpersonal and clinical documentation skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passionate Private Duty/ Serenity Home Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
School Nurse
Reid Academy
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passionate Private Duty
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Clinical Intake Coordinator
Kindred at Home
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Office Assistant/Phlebotomist/Billing/Coder
Kimball Medical Center
04.1992 - 03.2016
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Odyssey/ Kindred
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
PN - Nuring
JRenee
Crystal Lake, IL01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL08.2003
Certificate - Phlebotomist
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL01.1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Health Education
- Preventive Care
- Palliative Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passionate Private Duty/ Serenity Home Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2024
School Nurse
Reid Academy
10.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passionate Private Duty
01.2020 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse/Clinical Intake Coordinator
Kindred at Home
10.2015 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Odyssey/ Kindred
08.2010 - 10.2015
Office Assistant/Phlebotomist/Billing/Coder
Kimball Medical Center
04.1992 - 03.2016
PN - Nuring
JRenee
Associate of Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Certificate - Phlebotomist
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
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