BRENDA RUVALCABA
Cedar Creek,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
BOOKER T WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
10.2018 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
HOME HEALTH RN
PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH
10.2009 - Current
- Provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources
- Performed health assessments of individuals by evaluating their physical, mental and environmental health status; provided nursing intervention based on assessment of need.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
RN -
Galen school of nursing
05.2018
LVN, Temple College
04.2008
DIPLOMA -
PFLUGERVILLE
05.1998
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Visits
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Education
- Call Triaging
Certification
Vision and Hearing
Spinal Screening
CPR w/ BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN
BOOKER T WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
10.2018 - Current
HOME HEALTH RN
PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH
10.2009 - Current
RN -
Galen school of nursing
LVN, Temple College
DIPLOMA -
PFLUGERVILLE
Vision and Hearing
Spinal Screening
CPR w/ BLS
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