Jessica Ruvalcaba
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Bilingual English and Spanish Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over seven years of progressive nursing experience caring for medically complex adult patients in acute care, telemetry, skilled nursing facility, and home health settings. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based diagnosis and management, chronic disease management, preventive care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Seeking an opportunity to begin practicing as an FNP in a collaborative primary care or specialty setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Orange, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Medical Surgical/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Garden Grove Hospital
Garden Grove, CA
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit that led to increased efficiency in patient care delivery processes.
- Assisted in the development and updating of nursing care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals for optimal recovery.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Town & Country Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Ana, CA
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Promoted from LVN to RN Supervisor, overseeing staff coordination, shift assignments, and sick-call coverage to ensure safe staffing and quality care delivery.
- Led and responded to patient emergencies, including code blue, seizures, strokes, falls, and choking incidents with calm, decisive action.
- Delivered comprehensive geriatric care, emphasizing patient advocacy, safety, and early recognition of baseline changes.
- Skilled in wound and ostomy management, including wound vac therapy, colostomy care, and pressure-injury prevention.
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Chronic Disease/Acute Illness Management
- Primary/Urgent Care
- Differential Diagnosis
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Education
- Laboratory Interpretation
- Health Assessment
- Wellness Promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
- Furnishing & NPI Number
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
- DEA: Will Obtain Upon Hire
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Experience
Pacific Urgent Care and Family Medicine | Orange, CA | 540 Hours
- Managed patients presenting with acute illnesses, chronic disease conditions, and pediatric health concerns under the supervision of a Physician preceptor.
- Reviewed and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic test results under preceptor supervision and incorporated findings into evidence-based patient care plans.
- Developed differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical preceptor.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive/focused history and physical examinations for patients under preceptor supervision.
- Conducted annual wellness examinations, preventive health screenings, and age-appropriate health maintenance visits.
Education
- Master's in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner | December 2025 | Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA
- Bachelor's in Nursing | December 2023 | CNI College | Santa Ana, CA
- Associate's in Nursing | September 2022 | CNI College | Santa Ana, CA
- Associate of Arts in Math & Science | June 2019 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical/Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Garden Grove Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Town & Country Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2018 - 12.2022