Cynthia Ruiter
Fort Myers
Summary
Knowledgeable travel registered nurse with several years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Pro Link - Abrazo Arrowhead
Glendale
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
Fort Myers
08.2014 - 02.2026
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments for mother and newborn.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. PKU and serum bilirubin testing.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and students on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery and vaginal delivery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Education on postpartum care, breastfeeding and newborn care.
TravRegistered Nurse
Pro Link - Detroit Medical Center/ Hutzel Hospital
Detroit
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Postpartum care
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
Fort Myers
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Manage care of induction patients and active labor patients. Assess status of mother and baby via monitoring and physical assessment. Pain management along with education and encouragement throughout the process. Communication with providers on progression and potential problems that arise.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Registered Nurse
Vascular Center of Naples
Naples
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Pre-op and post-op vital signs, medications, assessments and interventions.
- Starting of IV lines and prepping patient for surgery/procedure.
- Documentation of care.
- Education of procedure and after care.
- Follow up calls made to patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN 04.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
- Maternal health
- Patient assessment
- Patient management
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Patient care assessment
- IV management
- Student precepting
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Pro Link - Abrazo Arrowhead
01.2026 - Current
TravRegistered Nurse
Pro Link - Detroit Medical Center/ Hutzel Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
04.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Vascular Center of Naples
02.2014 - 08.2014