Carmela Ramirez
Beaufort
Summary
Former Military Police Officer with 9 years of committed experience maintaining secure environments while leading diligent security details to minimize crime. Proven leader with exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated success closely monitoring infractions, security threats and suspicious activities. Goal-oriented, professional, and trustworthy. Although this is my background, I am motivated to move on in the healthcare setting and launch a career in nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted in monitoring patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and obtained bloodwork by phlebotomy.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 04.2023
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Supervised 24-hour police operation investigating disturbances on base.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $200,000.
- Authored daily activity, incident and irregularity reports.
- Provided flight line security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements.
Nursing Assistant
Goshen Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Elkhart
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Treated injured students with basic first aid and reiterated safety standards to prevent recurrence.
- Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of swim students.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Elkhart Memorial High School
Elkhart, IN05.2012
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Adaptable
- Emergency Alarm Monitoring
- Firearms Safety and Handling
- Organizational skills
- Operational Planning
- Active Listening
- Military Personnel Safety
- Confidential Records Management
- Highly dependable
- Electronic and Stationary Surveillance
Certification
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- NIMS ICS 100
- NIMS ICS 200
- NIMS ICS 700
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
- Hazmat First Responder Awareness
- Hazmat First Responder Operations
- START Triage
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- American Heart Association BLS Provider
Awards
- Certificate of Commendation for graduating as graduating honor graduate from a professional military education
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 04.2023
Nursing Assistant
Goshen Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2014
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Elkhart
06.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
High School Diploma -
Elkhart Memorial High School
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