Cindy Ruiz
Katy,TX
Summary
Compassionate Advanced registered nurse practitioner with 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build a diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EHR. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level nurse practitioner position Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hospice Community Care
01.2022 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications, and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in the patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed questions and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources for each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on a consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions, and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and their families to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests, and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Family Practice
08.2021 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians in office procedures and minor surgeries.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
- Used EHR software to document over 20 patient visits daily.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep, and urinary tract infections.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers, and mental health professionals.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Inform patients and their families about disease prevention and health promotion.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods
Registered Nurse
Acute Care Medicine
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR12.2023
Master of Science - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX08.2021
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Care Delivery
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- National Black Nurse Practitioner Association
Certification
- Licensed RN Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed RN New York Board of Nursing
- First Aid/CPR BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Hospice Community Care
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Student
Family Practice
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Acute Care Medicine
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
Master of Science - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Houston Baptist University
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