Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
Timeline
Generic

Stacie Ramirez

Palm Springs,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Traveler

AMN Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Critical Care

RN Traveler

Aya Healthcare
Rancho Mirage, CA
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provided direct care to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and administered medication as prescribed by physician.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans for assigned patients.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
Indio, CA
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
  • Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
  • Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Distributed medications in accordance with patients' medical charts.
  • Identified significant health and medical risk factors with potential negative impacts on treatment plans.
  • Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Organized discharges and educated patients about continuing care requirements to boost long-term outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

Travel Registered Nurse/Critical Care Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
Orange County
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU department.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
New York, NY
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
  • Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
  • Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
  • Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
  • Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
Miami, FL
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
New York, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
  • Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse/PACU Nurse

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
05.1999 - 04.2017
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care

Skills

  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Ventilator care
  • Proning beds
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Care planning
  • Health assessments
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • PPE use
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • CRRT

BLS, ACLS and PALS certified

BLS, ACLS, PALS. and NIH certified

Timeline

RN Traveler

AMN Healthcare
09.2024 - Current

RN Traveler

Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 09.2024

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2023

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
09.2021 - 04.2022

Travel Registered Nurse/Critical Care Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
11.2019 - 05.2020

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
09.2018 - 08.2019

Critical Care Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare
09.2017 - 06.2018

Intensive Care Registered Nurse/PACU Nurse

Desert Regional Medical Center
05.1999 - 04.2017
Stacie Ramirez