Yolanda Ramirez
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Resourceful, driven, and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with 16 plus years caring for and interfacing seamlessly with doctors, patients, families, and other healthcare staff. Well-rounded and talented at prioritizing tasks with hands-on experience in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environment. Strong focus on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and confidentiality while promoting satisfaction with facility services. Meticulous regard for detail and strong follow-through, along with serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
City of Hope
Irvine, California
01.2025 - Current
- Administered intravenous therapies to patients with complex medical needs.
- Monitored patient responses to infusion treatments for safety and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration and patient observations.
- Utilized electronic health records to document treatment details and updates.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control guidelines.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Assisted in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used during infusions.
- Performed venipuncture procedures when necessary for accessing port catheters.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Home Health Liaison
Providence Health & Services
Mission Viejo, California
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare providers and family members.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their care and services available.
- Coordinated discharge plans with healthcare teams and family members.
- Managed patient transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate discharge instructions.
- Organized follow-up appointments and home health services for patients.
- Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences, and resources.
- Served as a liaison between the hospital and other healthcare providers for post-discharge needs.
- Identified potential barriers that could delay or prevent safe discharge from the hospital environment.
- Received referrals from doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding appropriate placement options following discharge.
Utilization Management Nurse
The Judge Group/ CalOptima
Orange, California
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Reviewed medical records to determine appropriateness of care and services provided.
- Developed guidelines for clinical decision-making and resource allocation strategies.
- Communicated regularly with physicians and providers regarding appropriateness of care delivery within established parameters.
- Coordinated with external agencies such as home health agencies or skilled nursing facilities regarding patient placement needs.
- Monitored treatment progress by reviewing medical records, lab results, physician notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate development of individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient eligibility for services and benefits according to insurance policies and guidelines.
- Developed case management plans that incorporated medical necessity criteria from payers and other resources.
- Conducted utilization reviews, concurrent reviews, authorization requests and discharge planning.
- Applied medical criteria (MCG) and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.
- Referred cases to secondary review for failure to meet criteria.
Clinical Research Nurse
Rockley Photonics
Irvine, CA
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed recruitment strategies for enrolling eligible subjects into studies.
- Screened research study candidates for eligibility and obtained consent documentation.
- Collected data from clinical trials utilizing computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS).
- Documented case report forms and collected data for study research logs.
- Started/maintained IV line patency to maintain participant hydration status, collecting blood samples per protocol requirements.
- Collected laboratory specimens to facilitate testing and data collection utilizing Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus, Mexameter MX18, Reichert SG refractometer, Advanced Instruments Osmo1 analyzer.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care while implementing interventions when necessary.
- Documented adverse events, protocol deviations in a timely manner if/when needed.
- Stocked clinical workstations/procedure rooms with supplies.
- Placed purchase requisitions (PR) to obtain necessary supplies for studies.
- Assigned as study lead and successfully completed 40 patient weekly visit study with strict timeline while monitoring all participants for safety along with continued eligibility for participation.
- Education of fingersticks/forearm stick procedure for CRAs with phlebotomy certification to assist with completion of a study.
- Completed payments to participants and maintained all payment information on Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Maintained allocations of payments for multiple studies and participants.
- Submitted participants information securely to finance department for tax purposes if necessary.
LVN
Hoag Medical Group
Irvine, CA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked in Family/Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine
- Screened patients for common treatment contraindications, including drug abuse and pregnancy.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
LVN
Ro Health Staffing (per diem regisrty)
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Address- 300 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, Ca. 92805
- Pacific Care Nursing Center- Long Beach, Ca.(inpatient Covid unit)
- Norwalk Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility- Norwalk, Ca. (inpatient Covid unit)
- Catered Manor Nursing facility- Long Beach, Ca. (inpatient Covid unit)
- Arbor Glen Care Center- Glendora, Ca. (inpatient Covid unit)
- La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility- Long Beach, Ca.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LVN
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
Culver City, CA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked in Subacute unit during Covid-19 pandemic
- Implemented infection control procedures to provide facility-wide health and safety.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Utilized All Scripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Jumped in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.
- Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy care and wound management.
- Maintenance of feeding tubes, ventilators, urinary and rectal catheters, colostomy wound/bag care, patient positioning, and hygiene.
LVN
Aerotek/Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Address- 14819 Vermont Ave. Gardena, Ca. 90247
- Via registry worked with Covid-19 positive patients
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with RN charge nurse to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility.
LVN II
Kaiser Permanente
Torrance, CA
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Worked in Podiatry, Family/Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, PACE clinic, Pediatrics
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, and information about current medical issues.
- Kept exam rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, intranasal, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Urology Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, CA
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight and nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Collected samples for and prepared them for laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Assisted Physicians with back office procedures such as cystoscopies, cystometrogram, and, stent placement, bladder stone removal and placement of pessary when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique.
- Scheduled follow up, consultation, and routine procedure appointments for patients per provider request.
- Promoted collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrated commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Utilized expertise to perform procedures such as catheterization, wound management, bladder scan, and other specialized medical treatments.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques for managing their urological problems at home.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
LVN
Center Of Home Health
Torrance, CA
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted regular re-evaluations and collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and urine testing.
- Worked with case managers to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Summit College
05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Licensed Vocational Nurse- VN245407
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- BLS/CPR certified via American Heart Association
- Electronic Medical Records proficiency (Epic, RPMS, All Scripts, Point Click Care)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- Case Management assistance
- Clinical Research and data collection
- Immunization and Medication Administration
- Omnicell and Pyxis proficiency
- COVID-19 positive patient care
- Urology specialist
- Obstetrics and Gynecology care
- Podiatry care
- Pediatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy care
- Colostomy Care
- Wound Management
- Infection Control
- GT and JT Management
- Minor surgery preparation and assistance
- Critical thinking proficiency and problem solving
- Time management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- DME knowledge
Affiliations
Earned recognition by Department Chiefs of Internal and Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente for ability to encourage patients to complete due/overdue diagnostic procedures (i.e: mammogram, pap smear, colonoscopy). Have received a number of patient recognitions for going above and beyond the call of duty during patient interactions. Received numerous 100% score awards for care and compassion towards patients, caregivers, and loved ones that utilize randomized patient questionnaires sent via mail. Hobbies Extremely interested in furthering self education of human anatomy and disease processes via books, videos, and internet research.
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Summit College Cum Laude May 2009
Certification
- BVNPT: LVN #245407 first issued October 23, 2009 with IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification. Status is current.
- BLS/CPR Provider via American Heart Association
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
City of Hope
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Liaison
Providence Health & Services
11.2024 - 01.2025
Utilization Management Nurse
The Judge Group/ CalOptima
05.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Research Nurse
Rockley Photonics
11.2021 - 02.2024
LVN
Hoag Medical Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
LVN
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
06.2020 - 10.2020
LVN
Ro Health Staffing (per diem regisrty)
05.2020 - 02.2021
LVN
Aerotek/Gardena Convalescent Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
LVN II
Kaiser Permanente
07.2013 - 01.2020
Urology Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2010 - 07.2013
LVN
Center Of Home Health
02.2009 - 10.2010
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Summit College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
El Camino College