DEBRA RUIZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Experienced in training new staff to promote a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
AUDEY MURPHY VETERENS HOSP
San Antonio, Texas
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Delivered direct patient care, adhering to established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management and chronic disease prevention.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs regularly.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and hospital policies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.
RN
Baptist Medical Center,BETH ISREAL HOSP
San Antonio.NY MANHATTEN, Texas,NYC
06.1992 - 06.2000
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Education
RN
UTHSC SCHOOL OF NURSING
San Antonio, TX04-1986
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Acute care management
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Training new staff
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Stress management
- Mental health care
- Emergency care
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac care
- Patient safety
- Patient counseling
- Skill development
- Direct patient care
- Vaccine administration
- Cardiac nursing
- Specimen collection
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
AUDEY MURPHY VETERENS HOSP
05.2012 - 05.2018
RN
Baptist Medical Center,BETH ISREAL HOSP
06.1992 - 06.2000
RN
UTHSC SCHOOL OF NURSING