Cody Ruff
Altamont,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HSHS
Effingham, Illinois
11.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff and interns.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during critical care situations.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Medication distribution
- Preventive health
- Case management
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HSHS
11.2013 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lakeland Community College