Diana Gallegos Ruiz
Glendora,CA
Summary
Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse with 16 years of specialized advanced practice experience working alongside cardiologists and cardiothoracic doctors to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients with acute and chronic heart maladies. Possesses high level of education and training to diagnose, treat and manage conditions that affect complex cardiovascular system. Promotes optimal cardiovascular health through health counseling, screening and management strategies. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and critical thinking during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in advance nursing roles. Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 16-year record of success in nursing and desiring Family nurse practitioners position with outpatient facility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Keck Medical Center Of USC
1500 San Pablo St, CA
02.2005 - Current
- Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery or heart transplant procedures.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
- Performed physical exams to diagnose chronic and acute cardiac diseases and interpreted laboratory results or cardiac tests to formulate treatment plans.
- Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2005
Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing
Bryman College
Federal Way, WA08.1995
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Decision Making
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Treatment Recommendations
- Routine Examinations
- Student Precepting
- Unit Oversight
Accomplishments
I am a preceptor at Keck Medicine of USC to students and new hires on the unit. I have been certified by Keck to care for patients that have implanted Left ventricle assist devices (LVAD) on 5 North.
Clinical Ladder at Keck Medical of USC
I have presented in-service unit education procedures on different policies on 5 east. I have educated Nurses on ongoing research in medicine and preventative options that have been proven to work.
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Keck Medical Center Of USC
02.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pasadena City College
Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing
Bryman College
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