JESSICA RUIZ
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
San Antonio
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring timely and effective care for patients in critical conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through continuous assessment of patient responses.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
B12/K&E Aesthetics
San Antonio
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated patient consultations with Nurse Practitioners, ensuring timely delivery of individualized care.
- Educated patients on vitamin injections, lipotropics, and GLP-1 medications, highlighting benefits and potential side effects.
- Instructed patients in proper intramuscular and subcutaneous injection techniques for home self-administrations.
- Collaborated with Nurse Practitioners and supervising physicians to develop and implement tailored care plans.
- Ensured high standards of patient care while maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and privacy regulations
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE-ORTHO/MEDSURG UNIT
Methodist Main Hospital
San Antonio
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided care within the full scope of LVN practice, ensuring safety and efficiency. High-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with RNs and interdisciplinary care teams during 12-hr shifts.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments post-RN evaluation and consistently monitored patient progress.
- Executed thorough and timely documentation aligned with facility protocols and regulatory standards.
- Provided care and standards aligned with Methodist Hospitals mission statement and core values
LVN NURSE EXTERN
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
San Antonio
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided one-on-one patient care, including vital signs, intake/output tracking, oral care, activities of daily living, blood glucose checks, foley and purewick care, and bladder scans, ensuring patients' comfort and health monitoring.
- Communicated critical patient information with LVNs and RNs, responded promptly to call lights and bed alarms, and maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care aligned with Methodist mission and core values, enhancing patient experience and support.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2025
License - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE, 1151203, exp 07/25/2029
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
08.2025 - Current
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
B12/K&E Aesthetics
11.2024 - Current
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE-ORTHO/MEDSURG UNIT
Methodist Main Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2025
LVN NURSE EXTERN
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
04.2023 - 06.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing