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Ruth Escobar

Royal Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Critical care manager eager to have an opportunity as a Critical Care Services Director. I am a fast learner, Accountable, flexible and able to effectively work under pressure. I am energetic, motivated, and able to maintain excellent rapport with coworkers, employees, patients, and the medical team. I'm determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed goals. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet patient's needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Service, Progressive Care Unit Mgr

Palms West Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, offering constructive feedback and facilitating professional development opportunities.
  • Accountable for daily operations, human and material resources management and operational budge.
  • Focus on quality metrics, patients experience, employee engagement, and performance improvement.
  • Direct oversight of 83.4 FTE's
  • Decreased YOY RN Turnover:(2022)PCU decreased to 16.5%, ICU decreased to 18.86%;(2023) PCU decreased to 4.82% ICU to 6.56%.
  • ICU RN vacancy rate rolling year 5.66%.
  • Chair of Hospital Professional Practice Council
  • Resolved escalated patients' complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for improvement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with internal and external colleges.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing staff education.

ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Palms West Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Optimized resource utilization by participating in quality improvement
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients and employees to regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Provided mentorship to nursing students in ICU
  • Supported implementation of new technology and equipment in ICU, facilitating more efficient patient care processes.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and mentoring new hires.
  • Facilitated timely decision-making with accurate documentation of patients'' conditions and effective communication with physicians.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

ICU Relief Charge Nurse

Palms West Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Assigned proper nursing assignments for 18 beds unit.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation

Palms West Hospital, RN-ICU
06.2015 - 10.2020
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in the ICU.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments, assessments and delivered of treatments, medications and IVs administrations.

Regional Medical

Center Bayonet Point, RN- ICU
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Provided care to critical care patients on ventilators
  • manage patients on IABP, SLED, TTM
  • provide support to patient and families
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Educated and mentored nursing students.

Staff Relief Charge Nurse

Nanaimo General Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2012
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks, assignemnts, and providing feedback to nurses.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Streamlined nursing workflow for improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Mentored new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork.


Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Gallen College of Nursing
11.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo BC, Canada
05.2010

Pre - Health Science

Cambrian College
Sudbury ON, Canada
05.2006

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Excellent team work
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Multitasking
  • Positive Attitude
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

2023 Leadership Essentials Certificate

2022 Nursing Leadership Certificate

Licensure and Registration

Board of Registered Nurses of Florida Registration # 9338605 

Board of Registered Nurses of Minnesota Registration # 205081-2 

College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia Registration # 0927871

Languages

  • Speak, read, and write English and Spanish

    • Timeline

    Critical Care Service, Progressive Care Unit Mgr

    Palms West Hospital
    08.2022 - Current

    ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

    Palms West Hospital
    10.2020 - 08.2022

    ICU Relief Charge Nurse

    Palms West Hospital
    06.2017 - 10.2020

    Palms West Hospital, RN-ICU
    06.2015 - 10.2020

    Regional Medical

    Center Bayonet Point, RN- ICU
    07.2012 - 06.2015

    Staff Relief Charge Nurse

    Nanaimo General Hospital
    07.2009 - 06.2012

    Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

    Gallen College of Nursing

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    Vancouver Island University

    Pre - Health Science

    Cambrian College

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