Yolanda Ramirez
LUBBOCK,TX
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Fresenius Medical Care
Lubbock, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- 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 diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- 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.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse-Dialysis
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
06.2009 - 09.2015
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - RN
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2009
Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse
Covenant School Of Nursing
Lubbock, TX05-2009
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Precepting
- Patient Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Data Collection
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supply Restocking
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Diabetes management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chart updating
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Care
- Emotional awareness
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Evaluations
- Medical evaluation
- Home care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Home visits
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- At-risk patient care
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Glucose Monitoring
- Policy Adherence
- Cultural competence
- HIPAA Compliance
- Nutritional counseling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Continuing education
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Vitals monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- IV management
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Catheter monitoring
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Medical procedure assistance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Pain Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Health Records
- Update electronic charts
- Patient Assessment
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Certified Volunteer Spanish Interpreter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Dialysis
Covenant Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - RN
South Plains College
Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse
Covenant School Of Nursing
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