Patient Care Wound
Resume:
DAISY RAMOS LVN/ RN student
**** ******** **** ** *********, CA 93010 805-***-**** Email: ********@********.****.*** Professional Summary
Over 5 years of healthcare experience with expertise in mostly managing and providing care for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Currently pursuing an ADN to obtain an RN license. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong communication skills to engage with diverse patient populations and their families. Proven ability to lead and manage healthcare teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Skills
● Memory Care (Alzheimer’s, Dementia)
● Medication Administration & Insulin Injections
● Team Leadership & Supervision
● Caregiver Training & Mentorship
● Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning
● Incident Reporting & Follow-Ups
● Wound Care & Skin Integrity
● Hospice & Palliative Care
● Bilingual (Spanish/English)
● Clinical Documentation & Electronic Health Records (EHR)
● Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Experience
RN student (under Clinical Supervision)
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital — Santa Barbara, CA-Santa Barbara, CA September 2024 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
● Perform a variety of RN duties under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor and primary RN, providing hands-on care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
● Administer medications, manage patient care plans, and assist in developing individualized care strategies for patients across various units.
● Monitor patient vital signs, document patient progress, and report changes in condition to supervising RN and healthcare team.
● Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
● Provide patient education on discharge plans, treatments, and self-care, ensuring clear communication with patients and families.
● Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while under supervision, with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.
● Assist in wound care, IV placements, blood draws, and other technical procedures as directed by the supervising RN.
LVN Charge Nurse
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Center-Thousand Oaks, CA October 2023 to Present
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
● Charge Nurse for Memory Care: Oversaw care for residents on the first and second floors, including 47 total residents across both floors, ensuring that all medical and personal care needs were met.
● Medication Administration: Administered prescribed medications, including blood glucose checks and insulin injections for residents, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safe, timely administration of medications.
● Care Team Management: Supervised and supported a team of 6 caregivers and 1 medication technician, providing guidance and ensuring that high standards of patient care were consistently met.
● Patient Care Coordination: Managed incident reports and follow-ups, including falls, medication issues, and condition changes. Coordinated hospital transfers and admissions, ensuring seamless transitions for residents.
● Family & Interdisciplinary Communication: Communicated regularly with families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to provide updates on resident conditions and care plans.
● Wound Care & Treatment: Administered wound care treatments, assessed conditions, and ensured proper documentation and follow-up for any changes in patient status.
● Dietary Orders: Managed updates to dietary orders, coordinating with the kitchen and dieticians to ensure proper nutritional care for residents.
● Hospice & End-of-Life Care: Served as the primary point of contact for hospice care, ensuring timely updates to family members and proper handling of end-of-life care and condition changes.
● Medication Refills & Updates: Contacted physicians and pharmacies for medication updates and refills, ensuring all medications were up-to-date and in line with physician orders.
● Training & Mentoring: Successfully trained and mentored new nurses and healthcare staff, ensuring they understood patient care protocols and best practices.
● Infection Control & Safety: Implemented infection control measures and maintained a safe, clean environment for both residents and staff. Education & Professional Development:
● RN student (ADN program)
Santa Barbara City College - Santa Barbara, CA
August 2024 to Present
● Associate's degree in Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College - Santa Barbara, CA
Graduated May 2023
● Associate's degree in Natural Sciences
Ventura College - Ventura, CA
Graduated May 2018
● LVN license 734491 expiration 04/30/2025
● CNA license 01001535 expiration 03/25/2025
● Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified 06/28/2023
● American Heart Association BLS certified expiration 02/2026
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