Elizabeth A Ruiz
Tucson,Az
Summary
- Assisted in diagnosing and evaluating acute and chronic medical conditions for various patient populations. Supported patients by providing quality care and guidance in clinical settings. Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and facilitate health education.
- Managed simultaneous execution of multiple tasks while upholding exceptional care delivery standards.
- Exhibited proficiency in HEDIS quality star measures to enhance healthcare performance.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for acute and chronic disease management.
- Facilitated patient education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle adoption.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of health changes linked to the aging process.
- Performed thorough physical examinations to evaluate patient health status.
- Oversaw ordering of diagnostic tests and screening evaluations to guarantee precise patient assessments.
- Directed comprehensive patient care initiatives addressing lifestyle and developmental challenges.
- Spearheaded preventative care initiatives and oversaw disease management programs.
- Oversaw authorization and management of medication prescriptions.
- Monitored INR levels for patients receiving anticoagulation therapy to support maintenance of therapeutic ranges. Assisted in providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative medical services to geriatric patients.
- Exhibited proficiency in addressing physical, mental, and social needs of geriatric population.
- Cultivated respectful and effective communication with frail and elderly individuals.
- Administered joint and trigger point injections to support individuals with osteoarthritis pain relief. Assisted in various nursing roles at University of Arizona Medical Center Main Campus for over 12 years. Gained knowledge in trauma, cardiac, orthopedic, and women's health care to enhance nursing skills. Committed to providing high-quality patient care through self-motivation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
SCÀN Healthcare-Embrace Desert Health Plan
2023.06 - Current
- Collaborated with ISNP members to deliver primary care services in community settings.
- Delivered high-quality on-site care to adult and geriatric communities as a primary provider.
- Oversaw chronic and acute care disease management initiatives.
- Delivered comprehensive clinical education programs to community staff and members.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum-United HealthCare
2021.12 - 2023.07
- Conducting in-home assessments to address gaps in care, social detriments of health to help deliver better health outcomes.
- Help patients to assess needs and achieve health goals.
Nurse Practitioner
Caremore Medical Group
2018.11 - 2021.12
- I worked with the adult and geriatric community in sub acute, long-term care and assisted living facilities. I focus on providing holistic and the complex medical care which includes the psychosocial needs as well as the Physical needs of the patient.
- Participate in on-call program which can include after- hours, weekends, holidays and visitations if needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Associates
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Working as Family Nurse Practitioner in Integrative Health.
- Starting and setting up medical clinic in behavioral health setting.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through lifestyle changes and medication.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Community Health Center
2014.09 - 2017.12
- Practitioner in rural primary care setting. Helping to diagnose and treat acute and chronic, complex illness.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease, including diet, exercise, pain management alternatives and smoking cessation.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to understand terms.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
AFC Physical Medicine
2014.03 - 2014.09
- Worked at Chiropractor clinic administering joint and trigger point injections to healthy individuals to help alleviate muscle and joint pain
Registered Nurse
UAMC Main Campus
2001.01 - 2014.01
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches. Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked in different departments including outpatient CDU, Post-partum, Psychiatry Trauma center, step-down cardiac unit, and float pool.
LPN
Handmaker Jewish Services
1997.01 - 2001.01
- Administer medications, perform medical exams
- Performing basic wound care
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, Pima Community College
Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Center for training and development
Skills
- Assisted patients and families in understanding treatment plans Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient needs Supported discussions regarding care options and next steps
- Analyzed lab results and directed implementation of optimal treatment options through collaborative decision-making
- Assisted in implementing disease prevention plans and interventions as required Coordinated follow-up appointments for patients to support ongoing care continuity
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations to assess patient health status
Certification
- DEA controlled substance registration certificate
- National Provider Identifier 1477983229
- American Association of Nurse Practitioner Family Practice certification F1113013
- Death Verification Certification (DAVE)
- Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners-AANP
- Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Society
- Precept students from varying universities finishing FNP, DNP programs
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
SCÀN Healthcare-Embrace Desert Health Plan
2023.06 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum-United HealthCare
2021.12 - 2023.07
Nurse Practitioner
Caremore Medical Group
2018.11 - 2021.12
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Associates
2018.01 - 2018.12
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Community Health Center
2014.09 - 2017.12
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
AFC Physical Medicine
2014.03 - 2014.09
Registered Nurse
UAMC Main Campus
2001.01 - 2014.01
LPN
Handmaker Jewish Services
1997.01 - 2001.01
Masters of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, Pima Community College
Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Center for training and development