Brittany Ruggiero
Middletown,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in mental health care and previous Emergency Medical Technician experience. 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 compassion. Eager to learn new things and a quick learner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered nurse
Penn state hampden medical center
12.2022 - Current
- Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly
- Develops plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
- Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
Registered nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric institute
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Emergency medical technician
Gretna police department
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
United states marine corps
Military
10.2011 - 09.2019
- Maintained log books, preparing reports and logging records, directives and correspondence
- Overseen and supervised maintenance administration functions, as well as set up, operated and maintained logistics hardware and systems.
Patient care technician
West Jefferson Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
BACHELOR of science - nursing
university of holy cross
new orleans, la05.2021
certificate - emergency medical technican
proactive emergency services
el paso, tx06.2018
associates - child development
Miracosta college
oceanside, ca12.2016
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- EMR / EHR
- Treatment Planning
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Registered nurse
Penn state hampden medical center
12.2022 - Current
Registered nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric institute
08.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency medical technician
Gretna police department
05.2019 - 06.2021
Patient care technician
West Jefferson Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2019
United states marine corps
Military
10.2011 - 09.2019
BACHELOR of science - nursing
university of holy cross
certificate - emergency medical technican
proactive emergency services
associates - child development
Miracosta college