Staff Nurse Icu Rn
Resume:
Maria Rocio Ramirez
HOMESTEAD **033
ad35sg@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have 11 years of nursing experience as a proficient RN, ICU RN and as an RN Supervisor.
Most recently I have been working as an RN at Baptist Homestead since September 2011.
I have been working as an ICU RN at Westchester Hospital since October 2007.
I have received my RN degree from ISSSTE Nursing School in Mexico and completed my BSN degree at University of Phoenix.
My short-term goal is to obtain national ICU certification.
My long-term goal is to obtain an MSN degree.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sep 2011 – Present
RN
Baptist Homestead – Homestead
From September of 2011 until present I have worked as a staff nurse and relief charge nurse for 3 South. This is a combined medical/surgical/telemetry/orthopedic unit for acutely ill patients. I was part of the nurse driven research study of Cue-U-turn that later was placed into practice in the unit. During my time here the unit passed TJC inspection with minimal deficiencies. I am currently the UPC chairperson for the unit and I sit on two committees: medication safety and infection control.
Oct 2007 – Present
RN
Westchester Hospital – Miami
I have worked in the Intensive care unit (ICU) at Westchester Hospital serving as both a staff nurse and relief charge nurse for approximately 8 years. As a staff nurse I provide care for 2 to 3 critically ill patients and assess for acute changes in patient status. This includes monitoring patients CVP, swan ganz and arterial catheters as well as the administration and titration of cardiac drips. I also provide nursing care to ventilated patients, monitoring ventilation/perfusion and titrating sedation accordingly. In my role as relief charge I oversee the care of all patients in the unit, ensuring that both the patient and the staff have whatever support they require.
Nov 2008 – Sep 2011
RN
Baptist Doctors Hospital – Coral Gables
From November 2008 until September 2011 I worked both day shift and night shift as a proficient RN in 3 South. This is a combined medical/surgical/telemetry/orthopedic unit for acutely ill patients. This unit specialized in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. I provided nursing care to both pre- and post-op patients, including the management of patient’s with PCA pumps, CPM machines and other orthopedic devices. I was a member of the peer review committee and during my tenure the unit passed TJC inspection with minimal deficiencies.
March 2007 – Feb 2010
RN supervisor
Palmetto Sub-Acute Care Center – Miami
I worked as the nurse supervisor of Palmetto Sub-Acute Care Center for approximately 3 years. I was the direct supervisor for all RNs, LPNs and CNAs, and was responsible for overseeing the care of 96 patients. I was responsible for completing all admissions, transfers and discharges. This required both critical thinking skills and thorough patient assessments in order to provide excellent patient care as well as note any possible acute changes in a patient’s condition. I had to employ both BLS and ACLS algorithms when necessary and functioned as the team leader for all codes. I was an active member of the QI/URL committee, seeking out opportunities for improving patient care.
Aug 1988 – Aug 1993
RN
ISSSTE Hospital in San Luis Potosi Mexico – San Luis Potosi, Mexico
I worked as a staff RN for approximately 5 years. During my nursing practice in Mexico, I worked in all units of the hospital. The philosophy there was that all nurses should be trained to perform proficiently in any of the hospital’s units. This philosophy allowed me the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge and experience.
EDUCATION
Apr 2011 – Jun 2013
University of Phoenix, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN
Aug 1985 – Aug 1988
ISSSTE Nursing School, Mexico City, Mexico
Associate of RN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English. Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. I am a fast learner, a team-player, a critical thinker and value compassion and knowledgeable in the implementation of nursing practice.
Work evaluation on Dec-2014 score 4.0
Certifications and licenses:
Baptist Health South of Florida: BLS.
Florida Board of Nursing: RN9259626
Baptist Health South of Florida: ACLS.
RN-CMSRN 2013
References Upon request
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