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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Clinical Experience
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Grecia Ruiz

Miami,FL

Summary

Registered nurse and experienced medical assistant with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Organized, efficient, skilled, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations. Eager to learn and contribute to team success through hard work, exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with neurological, orthopedic, stroke, heart, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as trach management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.

Medical Assistant

Miami Sports Medicine
10.2015 - 03.2023
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Triaging calls
  • Taking care of all medication tasks including prior authorizations
  • Helping with ultrasound and injection set up
  • Assisting during office procedures including plasm, steroid, and STEM injections
  • Creating/pre charting all office notes
  • Bringing in patients
  • Taking histories
  • Medical transcriptions
  • Making appointments
  • Obtaining prior authorizations
  • Ordering x-rays
  • Make sure the flow of the office is going as planned and assisting 3 doctors as well as 2 physician assistants
  • Medical records
  • Workman compensation management
  • Ordering and obtaining labs
  • Administrative assistant duties

Medical Assistant

South Florida Heart & Lung Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Filing
  • Making appointments
  • Verifying insurance
  • Managed all medications, including prior authorizations
  • Worked with pacemakers and heart monitoring equipment
  • Assisted doctor
  • Labs
  • Triaging calls
  • Administrative duties

Medical Assistant

Arrhythmia Management
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Managing the patients case
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Verifying insurance
  • Assisting with medical procedures
  • Taking histories
  • Medical record keeping
  • Answering and triaging calls

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2022

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assistant

Everest Institute
Miami, FL
12.2013

High School Diploma -

Miami Sunset Senior High School
Miami, FL
06.2011

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Assessments
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Admissions and Discharging
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient Education
  • Removing Sutures

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • OSHA 2013 HIPAA 2013
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Clinical Experience

  

Jackson South Medical Surgical Unit

Provided patient care to patients from OR, ER, and ICU; experienced in low to high acuity levels. Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; assisted with wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc. Collaborated daily with physicians and health care teams to achieve optimum patient care. Provided care to adults who are hospitalized with a wide variety of conditions, including pneumonia, stroke and fractures.

 
 

Jackson South Emergency Department

Provided exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, responding to injuries, trauma, illness, and allergic reactions. As the first line of patient contact, I was able to assess and prioritize patients, assist doctors, perform various skills, and ensure a high quality of nursing standards.

 
 

Jackson South Intensive Care Unit

Provided patient care in ICU unit serving trauma patients and inpatient surgeries. Monitored patient vital signs and notified attending physicians of changes. Assisted physicians with emergent situations including CPR.

 
 

Jackson South Psychiatric Unit

Assisted the nurses with patient care and gained clinical experience regarding patients on psychotropic drugs and other medications. Assisted with further medical attention for patients when necessary. Gained experience with understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment for clients. Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

 
 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Emergency Department

Provided companionate patient care and consistently communicated and collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner. Maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment. Administering medications to new neonates. Kept up with the fast-paced work environment. Provided treatment, routine assessments, obtained vitals, and communicated affectively with families of the patient.

 
 

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit

Provided patient-centered care to women during labor and delivery, including epidurals, medication administration, physical examinations, and vital sign monitoring

Delivered patient education throughout delivery, recovery, and treatment on potential risks, medication side effects, and surgical procedures. Coordinate with physicians and nurses to identify appropriate treatment plans based on medical history, cultural needs, and long-term goals. Ensured compliance with HIPAA standards and infection prevention protocols. Assisted nurses with post-partum care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Miami Sports Medicine
10.2015 - 03.2023

Medical Assistant

South Florida Heart & Lung Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant

Arrhythmia Management
01.2013 - 01.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assistant

Everest Institute

High School Diploma -

Miami Sunset Senior High School
Grecia Ruiz