LOIS RONIS, RN, BSN, MSN

9451 Lake Serena Drive, Boca Raton, Florida 33496

561.789.3285
loisronis@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Remarkably astute, patient-focused, and diligent health care professional, offer
ing well-rounded skills and career chronicled in a wide-variety of medical setti
ngs and specialties. Possess strong qualifications of nursing profession’s values, t
heories, and practices along with in-depth knowledge of regulatory and legislati
ve requirements and guidelines. Show paramount efforts in implementing standard
practices and procedures to effect dramatic improvements in medical center opera
tions’ efficiency, productivity, and processes toward successful attainment of organ
izational goals. Accustomed to building long-term quality relationships and fost
ering mutual respect to all patients, physicians, and other health care professi
onals. Known for a keen eye for detail and extreme capability to multitask in a
fiercely competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

CORE STRENGTHS
- Clinical Operations Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination and Therapeutic Knowledge
- Medical Document Compilation and Charting
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Time Management and Deadline-Sensitive
- Leadership, Mentoring, and Team Building
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
- Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
- Outstanding Patient and Employee Relations

EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Adelphi University, School of Nursing, Garden City, NY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, Graduated magna cum laude
Downstate Medical Center, School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY
LIBERAL ARTS AND PRE-NURSING
Stonybrook University, Stonybrook, NY

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANS
- Engaged in facilitating treatment plans for patients from initial diagno
sis and evaluation in ER, to transfer of patients to appropriate facilities
- Performed physical examinations, made tentative nursing diagnoses, and d
emonstrated excellent triage assessment skills
- Offered a special caring environment for patients in Cardiovascular Inte
nsive Care Unit (CVICU), Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Surgical Int
ensive Care Unit (SICU), and Recovery Room
- Played a key role in observing patients, charting and reporting changes
in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, a
nd taking any necessary action
- Fostered safe, nurturing, laughter-filled, and loving environment to mot
ivate and inspire patients and staff
- Regularly communicated and assessed the needs of patients
- Improved health and enhanced patient’s quality of life by promoting a positi
ve attitude among patients on their treatment programs
- Obtained medical records to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care
SUPERVISION, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAM BUILDING
- Provided expert oversight to the daily activities of a group of nursing
units during a specific shift in order to assure optimum patient care consistent
with organizational goals and objectives
- Determined staffing requirements and oversaw personnel process, such as
conducting performance evaluations, counseling, and positively and responsibly r
esolved conflicts
- Trained facility staff to develop their competencies and to provide the
health care facility a continuing supply of efficient, experienced personnel
- Mentored facility staff, prepared work schedules, and delegated specific
duties and priorities
- Compiled and maintained accurate records of daily staffing to ensure com
pliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines and requirements
- Promoted positive working environment to develop high team morale and ma
ximize staff performance level

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER ~ DELRAY BEACH, FL (1997–PRESENT)
RELIEF NURSING SUPERVISOR 2009–PRESENT
ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CVICU) 1997–PRESENT

QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER ~ HONOLULU, HI

CHARGE NURSE, TRAUMA ICU–PEDIATRIC AND ADULT 1992–1997
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER ~ KAILUA, HI
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE ICU 1993–1997
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ~ NEW YORK, NY (1986–1992)
ASSISTANT CLINICAL COORDINATOR, CRITICAL CARE, CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE U
NIT, AND RECOVERY ROOM (PEDIATRICS AND ADULTS) 1989–1992
REGISTERED NURSE, CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT & RECOVERY ROOM 1986–1989
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL ~ MANHASSET, NY: (1980–1986)
ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE, GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT 1983–1986
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE, CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CVICU), A
ND SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (SICU) 1982–1983
REGISTERED NURSE, GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT 1980–1982

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump New York
RN License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Hawaii RN License
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Ventricular Assisted Device (VAD) Certif
ication Intra-Cranial Pressure Monitoring
Trauma Nurses Core Courses (TNCC) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Train the Trainer | Skin and Wound Care Class | Peer T
eam Training Class–Selecting Talent
Traumatic Brain Injury Credentialing Class | Crisis Prevention Intervention | Pr
eceptor Class | Peer Interviewing Class
Therapeutic Hypothermic Class | Pressure Ulcer Staging Training | Team Building
and Problem Solving
Succeeding as a Supervisor | Providing Effective Feedback | EMTALA Classes | HR
and Hiring–The Employee Experience
Teaching | Perception and Communication | Assessing Job Performance

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, Standards of Care Committee
Volunteer, Community Outreach Program, Bluegreen Corporation Heath Screening
Volunteer, American Heart Association Heart Walk