Amanda Ruiz
Lincoln,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs, providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE 2
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Unit Based Practice Counil Chair
UC Davis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Mentored new board members, providing guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
- Organized agenda and online meetings.
- Collaborate with council members to improve nursing sensitive indicators.
Unit Based Practice Council Member
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw committee assignments.
- Collaborated with fellow council members to implement changes to unit practices.
Quality and Safety Council Member
UC Davis Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Disseminate unit specific metrics to Davis 12 UBPC.
- Review nursing specific indicators.
- Attend quality improvement projects presentations throughout health system.
CLABSI Champion
UC Davis Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Monthly audits on central line on Davis 12.
- Collaborate on policy changes regarding central lines and central line infections.
- staff education on current and evolving policies regarding central line access and infection prevention.
- Work with unit manager to disseminate findings after central Line associate blood stream infections are found.
Student Nurse Extern
UC Davis Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
Caregiver
Gladding Ridge Assisted Living Facility
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA03-2021
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences With Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05-2018
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences With Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05-2018
Associate of Science - Natural Science With Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12-2017
Associate of Arts - Arts And Cultures With Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12-2017
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Cultural competence
- Patient Education
- Inpatient Care
Nursing Associations
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society (March 2021-present)
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (Sept. 2019-present)
California Student Nurse
Phi Theta Kappa-Beta Mu Zeta (Jan. 2015-present)
Timeline
Unit Based Practice Counil Chair
UC Davis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
CLABSI Champion
UC Davis Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Unit Based Practice Council Member
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Quality and Safety Council Member
UC Davis Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE 2
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
UC Davis Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Caregiver
Gladding Ridge Assisted Living Facility
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Sacramento
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences With Honors
Sierra College
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences With Honors
Sierra College
Associate of Science - Natural Science With Honors
Sierra College
Associate of Arts - Arts And Cultures With Honors
Sierra College
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