Brittany Ruggiero
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented registered nurse with foundational knowledge of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) acquired through the ACDIS CDI apprenticeship. Strong background in direct patient care, care coordination, and managing complex cases. Demonstrates proficiency in health record review, query formulation, and understanding of coding essentials, including DRGs, and IPPS. Eager to contribute strong analytical and communication skills to enhance documentation accuracy and improve patient care, while pursuing the CCDS credential.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health
Enola, PA
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, and adjusted care plans to meet evolving needs.
- Developed personalized care plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Documented patient assessments.
- Educated patients and/or caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle changes.
- Provided discharge planning by providing necessary education on follow-up visits and new medications.
Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, PA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed care, from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted mental health assessments and documented patient progress regularly.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records in electronic health systems for compliance purposes.
- Actively participated in clinical rounds with other healthcare providers discussing current patient cases.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric units.
Emergency Medical Technician
Gretna Police Department
Gretna, LA
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under high-pressure situations.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with law enforcement and medical personnel at emergency scenes.
- Conducted regular inspections of emergency medical supplies and equipment.
Aviation Maintenance Administrator
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
10.2011 - 09.2019
- Maintained logbooks, prepared reports, and logged directives and correspondence.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed aviation documentation and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for aircraft maintenance and inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA05.2021
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Proactive Emergency Services
El Paso, TX06.2018
Associates - Child Development
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA12.2016
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Critical thinking
- ICD-10-CM coding basics
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Prioritization
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- DRG methodology
- Medical coding guidelines
- Documentation compliance
- medical terminology
- ACLS certified
- Telemetry
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
- ACDIS- Approved CDI apprentice
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health
12.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
08.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Gretna Police Department
05.2019 - 06.2021
Aviation Maintenance Administrator
United States Marine Corps
10.2011 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Holy Cross
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Proactive Emergency Services
Associates - Child Development
MiraCosta College
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