Jazmine Ruiz
Chicago
Summary
Registered Nurse with neuro experience at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, skilled in IV therapy, central line management, and tracheostomy care. Experienced in managing 6–8 patient assignments in a high-acuity rehabilitation setting. Eager to bring strong clinical skills, compassion, and dedication to a new opportunity, and continue growing as a nurse.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Managed a 6–8 patient assignment on a high-acuity neuro/med-surg rehabilitation unit
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, and complex neurological conditions
- Performed detailed head-to-toe and focused neurological assessments; monitored for acute changes in mental status, motor function, and vital signs
- Administered IV push medications, continuous infusions, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and pain management therapies
- Inserted and maintained peripheral IV lines, and cared for central venous access devices, including PICC lines and other central lines.
- Performed central line dressing changes, cap changes, and monitored for signs of infection or complications.
- Provided tracheostomy care, including suctioning, inner cannula changes, and airway management (non-vented patients).
- Managed enteral feeding (PEG/NG), Foley catheters, wound care, and pressure injury prevention.
- Implemented fall, aspiration, and seizure precautions for high-risk neurological patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitation plans and safe discharge transitions
- Educated patients and families on medications, disease processes, and post-discharge care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV medication administration
- Central line management
- Tracheostomy care
- Neurological monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient record system, EPIC, and CERNER
- Strong work history demonstrating a high level of reliability and professionalism
- Critical thinking skills to assess conditions and implement appropriate interventions
- American HeartAssociation BLS Certified
- American HeartAssociation ACLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
06.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago