Devan Ruonavaara
Summary
Experienced critical care nurse with a compassionate nature, strong work ethic, self-discipline, and dedication. Seeking a challenging position with an organization that values these qualities. Eager to join a specialized team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Nurse and Emergency Room Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Provided care for patients in an over 50 bed emergency room
- Triaged patients according to their level of acuity
- Provided life-saving care in a timely manner
- Provided safe and exceptional patient care in a fourteen bed ICU
- Performed assessments, reported patients' conditions to providers, and gave appropriate interventions
- Monitored vital signs, initiated, and updated patient care plans, administered medication as determined by the patient's condition
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and providers to ensure overall satisfaction
- Proficient in skills such as IV cannulation, insertion of catheters, insertion of nasal and oral gastric tubes
- Proficient in assisting with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertion
- Cared for patients with balloon pumps, Arctic Sun, Continuous Rental Replacement Therapy, Coronary Bypass Graft surgery patients, and various other medical ailments
- Frequently acted as a nursing preceptor to students, new grads, and new employees
- Proficient in the Epic charting system
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
Charge Nurse (ICU)
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed the overall care and safety of a twenty-six bed ICU, during a pandemic, that was responsible for the care of patients suffering from many medical illnesses to include general medical conditions to more advanced conditions such as Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Arctic Sun, and Balloon pumps
- Managed admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients to and from the ICU
- Supervised and educated others on topics of critical care
- Determined patient care assignments in accordance with each patient's needs
- Delegated responsibilities to nursing staff to ensure successful outcomes of every shift
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff, families, and patients
- Reviewed charting, care plans, and performance to ensure appropriate care was provided to each patient
- Promoted above thirty of my peers for leadership, medical expertise, knowledge, and professionalism
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Led educational sessions for nursing staff on various topics including sepsis management, ventilator weaning strategies, pain management techniques.
Critical Care Nurse (ICU)
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided safe and exceptional patient care at a twenty-six bed ICU
- Provided effective medical care to patients affected by the pandemic
- Performed assessments, reported patients' conditions to providers, and gave appropriate interventions
- Monitored vital signs, initiated and updated patient care plans, administered medication as determined by the patient's condition
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and providers to ensure overall satisfaction
- Proficient in skills such as IV cannulation, insertion of catheters, insertion of nasal and oral gastric tubes
- Proficient in assisting with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertion
- Cared for patients following Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), balloon pump, Arctic Sun, and various other medical ailments
- Frequently acted as a nursing preceptor to students, new grads, and new employees
- Proficient in the Paragon charting system
Emergency Care Sergeant
U.S. Army National Guard
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking and recording vital signs such as pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and temperature
- Skilled in all Military Medical Recording programs including the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA)
- Experienced working with medical equipment such as an Automated External Defibrillator, endotracheal tubes, IV cannulation, and various types of tourniquets
- Skilled in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and was responsible for the education and competency of a battalion size element including roughly seven hundred soldiers
- Responsible for the training, safety, welfare, professional development, and combat readiness of ten soldiers
- Maintained accountability for supplies valued at over five hundred thousand dollars with zero loss
- Reviewed and developed new or revised policies, plans, and operating procedures pertaining to assigned functions for implementation within the organization
- Maintained confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
- Maintained communication and good working relationship with facility administration.
Emergency Room Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided safe and effective emergency care to patients in a thirty-seven-bed emergency room
- Specialized in triage and providing immediate emergency care to patients at a level three trauma center
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on arrival to the ER during the initial phase of acute illness
- Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians and the charge nurse to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations
- Performed medical procedures such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, obtaining, and interpreting vital signs, assessments, urinalysis, and administration of medication
- Maintained a safe medical environment that provided efficient and effective medical care
- Coordinated arrival, admission, and discharge of patients
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Nurse Tech
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care with a team of nurses in an Emergency Room and ICU setting
- Served the immediate needs of patients including toileting, bathing, feeding, and transportation
- Reported changes in status, discrepancies, and completion of tasks to the nursing team and nursing manager
- Aided nurses with tasks such as finger stick blood sugars, obtaining vital signs, IV cannulation, nasal and oral gastric tube placement, sterile catheterization to obtain urine samples, blood draws, and all other skills within my scope of practice
- Documented vital signs, intake and outputs, measurements, IV insertions, and procedure notes in the computer system
- Proficient in the computer systems of Paragon, Teletracking, Kronos, and HealthStream
Health Care Specialist
U.S. Army
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Assistant supervisor and effective leader to five personnel in a Troop Medical Clinic
- Recognized by supervisors for the ability to work under pressure and execute all tasks with proficiency
- Experienced working with medical equipment within the troop medical clinic
- Proficient in the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) military medical systems, as well as various other programs
- Responsible for the healthcare of ninety soldiers while deployed during combat operations
- Trained and experienced in administering frontline emergency care in a combat zone, intravenous therapy, treating and providing care for sick and wounded personnel, patient assessment, and safely transporting patients to and from first aid stations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing
Lawton, OK01.2019
Associate of Applied Sciences -
Cameron University
Lawton, OK01.2017
Diploma -
Shasta High School
Redding, CA01.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Critical Evaluation Skills
- Medication Management
- Postoperative care of IABP and CABG patients
- Skilled in Arctic Sun Project Management
- Continuous Rental Replacement Therapy
- Skilled in IV Management
- Intravenous Drug Administration
- Central Line Management
Certification
- Texas Compact License, NCSBN, Registered Nurse
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- ALCS Certification, American Heart Association
- PALS Certification, American Heart Association
- NIHSS Certification
- Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association, 05/24
- Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Certification
- BDHealth PowerGlide-Midline and AccuCath Placement Certification
- Basic Leaders Course-Achieving the title of Commandant's List, United States Army, 2016
- Medical Specialist Course Certification, U.S. Army Health Care Training Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 2013
Degree
BSN, RN
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Parry Scholarship for Full-Time Undergraduate Nursing Professional or Doctoral Student, 2017, 2018
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2019
Community Service
- Salvation Army Angel Tree volunteer, 2018
- Moonlight Walk Against Drugs, 2017
Work Availability
monday
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchSoftware
Epic
Meditech
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse and Emergency Room Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse (ICU)
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Critical Care Nurse (ICU)
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
Nurse Tech
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency Care Sergeant
U.S. Army National Guard
06.2014 - 10.2020
Health Care Specialist
U.S. Army
10.2010 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Sciences -
Cameron University
Diploma -
Shasta High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing
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