Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
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CATHERINE M RUBIS

registered nurse
Perryopolis,United States

Summary

Full time travel rn position or full time rn position in critical care or step down. 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands Healthcare
Monongahela, PA
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding critical care procedures.
  • Administered critical care treatments and medications per established protocols. Pacer Checks to zoll pacer medtronic pacers. reported abnormal results to physicians np pa.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities as per regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced patient safety through adherence to evidence-based practices and protocols in critical care settings.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

CareerStaff a Genesis Healthcare
Cleveland, OH
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in the management of life-support equipment during emergency situations.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
  • Responded promptly to urgent situations, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills under pressure. Ltach facility.
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes. Ventilator dependant patients monitored and maintained ventilators assessed airway, suctioning,

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA
05-1997

Associate of Science - Prenursing

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01-1988

Skills

  • Iv Certified 2000
  • Critical care classes 2000
  • Tncc trauma certified 2003
  • Acls 2025
  • Bls 2025
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Patient discharge
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment

Accomplishments

  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.

Additional Information

Faststaff - Denver Colorado January 2021-2022 Icu Stepdown . Chambersburgh, pa and Icu in Scranton,pa

West Penn Allegheny Health System 2000-2015 Float Pool Rn , Icu, Stepdown, Rehab, Burn Unit.

Wvu Uniontown Hospital. 1999-2013 Icu critical care rn. Preceptor. Charge rn RRT.

Certification

Advanced Cardiac life support. Basic Life Support.

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands Healthcare
01.2025 - 09.2025

Critical Care Registered Nurse

CareerStaff a Genesis Healthcare
01.2024 - 07.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College Allegheny County

Associate of Science - Prenursing

Pennsylvania State University