Tracy Ramos
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Excellent with time management and task prioritization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brandywine Dresher Estates
Dresher, PA
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Provide complete care from admission to discharge for patients ranging from post hospitalization, out-patient procedures, hospice, long term and respite care
- Physical assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management and ICD coding
- Oversight of care for up to 100 patients at a time
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices for desired long term outcomes
- Oversee and provide nursing care in a locked dementia unit
- Helped facilitate the switching from MAR's to EMAR's and continue to be the facilities "super user" for all electronic needs
- Nursing mentor and staff trainer.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Nursing lab assistant
community college of philadelphia
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provide training and assistance to all nursing students on skills needed in lab setting
- Ordering and maintenance of lab materials
- Review of research projects and nursing math
- Assistance with all online courses and computer skills.
Research Analyst
Vertical Screens
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Perform confidential background checks for multiple companies located throughout the United States
- Provide factual data using different website based companies and confirm accuracy with follow up phone calls and emails.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Streamlined internal workflows by automating data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks.
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Jobs in customer service, restaurant service, waitressing, dining room management, babysitting services
- List available upon request.
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12.2010
Bachelor's Degree Psychology -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12.2007
Bachelor's Degree Liberal Arts -
Central High School of Philadelphia
12.2003
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Patient and family advocacy
- Managing deadlines
- Computer use, data entry, ECP
- Wound Care
- Multidisciplinary relationships
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Licensed RN
Awards
2020 Brandywine Brandystar (nurse of the year)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brandywine Dresher Estates
01.2010 - 01.2024
Nursing lab assistant
community college of philadelphia
01.2008 - 01.2010
Research Analyst
Vertical Screens
01.2007 - 01.2008
01.1999 - 01.2007
Associates of Nursing -
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelor's Degree Psychology -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree Liberal Arts -
Central High School of Philadelphia