Zahnia Ramas
Winthrop Harbor,IL
Summary
Compassionate and hard-working nurse. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
REGISTERED NURSE
Vista Medical Center East
Waukegan, IL
07.2020 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided instructions to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food food and fluid output.
- Manage patient's pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Vista Medical Center East
Waukegan, IL
11.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
REGISTERED NURSE
Rolling Hills Manor Nursing HM
Winthrop Harbor, IL
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
Bacolod City, Philippines03-2011
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Education
University of Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines03-2000
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Compassionate and caring
- Proper catheter insertion and removal
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Precepting
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Professional bedside manner
- Body mechanics
- Medication and IV administration
- Physical assessments
- Maintaining privacy
- Documenting vitals
- Operating room skills
- Bi-lingual in english and Filipino
- Intravenous therapy
- Procedure preparations
REFERENCES:
- JORAM TOLENTINO - Registered Nurse
- joram.tolentino@va.com
- 224-610-8840
- 39311 Crofton Lane Beach Park IL, 60083
- 224-627-2890
. OLIVIU SABAU,MSN,RN-BC
Nurse Manager
- oliviu.sabau@va.gov
- 224-610-4596
3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064
847-456-5506
. SYBIL ESCOBIA - Registered Nurse
- sescobia@amhealthsystem.com
- 847-360-3000 ext. 4132
- 571 S. Jade Lane, Roundlake IL, 60073
- 847-970-2921
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
10.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Vista Medical Center East
07.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Rolling Hills Manor Nursing HM
07.2020 - 05.2021
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Vista Medical Center East
11.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Education
University of Cebu
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