JOSEPH RURENGO
Forney,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N. Hospice
SilverStone Hospice
Dallas
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Hospice/palliative care and care and comfort –provide ongoing support and comfort measures to patients and family members by providing services that offer symptom management
- Care coordination with medical teams and care plan development
- Strong patient advocate, flexible and team player with great experience and able to work on palliative care patients
- Completed patient admissions and discharges with detailed instructions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
R.N. Travel Nurse (RRT) Med Surg
GQR
Massachusettes
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided nursing support on Medical/Surgical floor in both Pre- and Post-op and initiated physician orders
- Performed head to toe assessment, and medication administration for a diverse patient population
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications, procedures, and medical/Nursing interventions
- Completed patient admissions and discharges with detailed instructions
- Increased patients' compliance and decreased medication errors/complications by educating fellow RNs on patient education and communication techniques to increase patient understanding of diagnosis, medication regime, and general health state.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
R.N. Visiting Nurse
Pathways Healthcare/Hospice
Massachussetts
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Extensive experience in medical surgical nursing
- IV administrations and management, Infusions, Wound care/wound vac, Post-op patient care/management, Blood Draws and sample collection, Feeding tubes, parenteral nutrition management, COPD/Resp patient care programs
- Great assessment skills, focused assessment and communication and collaboration of care between interdisciplinary team, PT, OT & social services
- Hospice/palliative care and care and comfort –provide ongoing support and comfort measures to patients and family members by providing services that offer symptom management
- Ability to be flexible to accommodate patients and family needs first and patient transitioning
- Care coordination with medical teams and care plan development
- Strong patient advocate, flexible and team player with great med surg experience and able to work on critical care patients.
R.N. Staff Development Coordinator/ADON
Brookhaven at Lexington
Massachussetts
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Competency Based training for Nurses and CNAs per CMS, DPH and Federal regulations
- Provides training for all new employees Nurses and CNAs upon hire and ongoing
- Identifies gaps and need for education on daily basis and provide materials /resources for training
- Coordinate training from outside vendors (CPR, Choke safety, fire safety, specialized nurse skills)
- Vast experience in infection control and disaster management (Mass Map certified, CMS disaster management reporter, CMS certified ICP)
- Educate patients, family and staff on the disease process and expectations at end of life.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Massachussetts
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided nursing support on Medical/Surgical floor in both Pre- and Post-op and initiated physician orders
- Performed head to toe assessment, medication administration for a diverse patient population
- Educated patients on disease process, medications, procedures, and medical/Nursing interventions
- Completed patient admissions and discharges with detailed instructions
- Increased patients' compliance and decreased medication errors/complications by educating fellow RNs on patient education and communication techniques to increase patient understanding of diagnosis, medication regime, and general health state.
Charge Nurse LPN/RN
CareOne rehab
Massachussetts
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Extensive experience in med/surge nursing
- Perform patient assessment/ reassessment on regular basis per established policy
- Provided for continuity of care
- Create and maintain accurate, detailed records
- Plan and execute nursing care in organized manner tailored to each patient's needs
- Provide individualized education for patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care
- Strong patient advocate, flexible, and team player with great med surg experience/ critical care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) -
St. Josephs School of Nursing
Nashua, NH08.2019
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) -
Greater Lowell Technical School
Lowell, MA07.2015
Skills
- Electronic health record experience
- Click Point electronic record, PCC
- Axxess systems
- Kinnser by well path
- Sigma care
- Matrix care
- Netsolutions
- Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet proficient)
- Epic
- Pixus
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS-certified
- ICP-certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
R.N. Hospice
SilverStone Hospice
08.2023 - Current
R.N. Travel Nurse (RRT) Med Surg
GQR
08.2021 - 07.2023
R.N. Visiting Nurse
Pathways Healthcare/Hospice
05.2020 - 08.2021
R.N. Staff Development Coordinator/ADON
Brookhaven at Lexington
12.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
St. Joseph’s Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse LPN/RN
CareOne rehab
03.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Aspen University
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) -
St. Josephs School of Nursing
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) -
Greater Lowell Technical School