Cherry Ramirez Ruiz
Fontana,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated new graduate nurse with hands-on experience in medical-surgical nursing through a comprehensive preceptorship. Skilled in patient-centered care, wound assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to contribute to quality patient outcomes and continuous improvement in a hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Completed 120+ hours under RN supervision caring for adult and older adult patients with multisystem alterations in health.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and SQ routes and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Supported daily nursing operations by maintaining clean, organized workspaces.
- Provided comfort measures for patients experiencing pain or discomfort, applying appropriate interventions under supervision of registered nurses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and effective communication skills.
Student Registered Nurse
Various Acute Care Settings
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Gained experience in Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Newborn, Pediatric, ED, OR, ICU, and Rehabilitation units.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medical protocols.
- Expanded knowledge of diverse patient populations through exposure to various clinical rotations.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance to nursing staff.
- Practiced patient-centered care through therapeutic communication and evidence-based interventions.
- Documented assessments and interventions accurately in the EHR system.
- Developed strong clinical skills through collaboration with experienced nurses and physicians.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Medical Assistant
Casa Colina OP Wound Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Assisted providers in wound assessments, dressing changes, and outpatient procedures .
- Prepared sterile fields and maintained strict infection control standards.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated abnormal findings promptly to providers.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in data collection and documentation accuracy.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with patient referrals and insurance authorizations to support continuity of care.
- Mentored staff in clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Provided patient education on home wound care, infection prevention, and follow-up instructions.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA12.2025
Skills
- Patient assessment & documentation
- Wound care management
- Procedural skills (NGT, foley catheter, O2 therapy, IV insertion, blood glucose)
- Medication dosage and administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ, ID)
- Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner, WoundExpert)
- Vital signs monitoring & lab trends
- SBAR handoff communication
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA guidelines
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational skills
- Compassionate care
Affiliations
- National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
Certification
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, valid through March 2027
- Registered Nurse (Licensure Pending – NCLEX planned for 2026)
- Certified Medical Assistant, 2011 – Present
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2025 - 10.2025
Student Registered Nurse
Various Acute Care Settings
01.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant
Casa Colina OP Wound Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Chaffey College