Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Leadershipandcommunityinvolvement
Professional Development
Honors and awards
Languages
Timeline
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Judith M. Ruark

Vancouver

Summary

Proficient in performing thorough echocardiograms and stress tests, employing advanced sonographic techniques for precise diagnostic results. Demonstrates extensive comprehension of patient care protocols and adeptly communicates with medical teams. As a recent Nursing graduate with hands-on experience acquired through academic projects and internships, I have cultivated exceptional teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management abilities. Prepared to commence my professional journey and deliver impactful contributions with unwavering commitment and drive.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Sonographer

Portland Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
  • Performed high-quality echocardiograms to assess heart function, ventricular performance, and valve motion
  • Collaborated with cardiologists to review imaging findings and provide diagnostic insights
  • Assisted in advanced procedures, including TEE during TAVR, pacemaker lead extractions, and pericardiocentesis

Emergency Department Capstone Preceptorship

Hillsboro Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Delivered care in a fast-paced emergency department setting, including patient assessments and triaging
  • Administered emergency interventions and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient stabilization
  • Developed clinical leadership skills while managing critical situations under the supervision of experienced nurses

Nursing Clinical Rotation

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient assessments
  • Assisted in shift change reports, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary team discussions
  • Applied infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during care delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Concordia University St. Paul
Portland, OR
05.2025

Associate - Echocardiography

Jackson College
Jackson, MI
01.2021

Skills

  • Cardiac Sonography
  • Patient Care & Documentation
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, OSBN, 05/25
  • Registered Nurse License, WABON, 05/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Health Association (AHA)
  • RDCS (ARDMS, OBMI) Certified

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA), 2024
  • American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), 2021

Leadershipandcommunityinvolvement

Parent Classroom Volunteer, Vail Academy School, Vail, AZ

Professional Development

  • ASE Echo Conference, Echo Hawaii, Continuing Education, 2022, 2023
  • MSN Psych Nurse Practitioner, 09/25

Honors and awards

  • Honors Graduate, Jackson College Echocardiography Program, 03/21
  • Honors Graduate, Pima College Associate of Science, 06/15

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Emergency Department Capstone Preceptorship

Hillsboro Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025

Nursing Clinical Rotation

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Cardiac Sonographer

Portland Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
04.2022 - Current

Associate - Echocardiography

Jackson College
  • Registered Nurse License, OSBN, 05/25
  • Registered Nurse License, WABON, 05/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Health Association (AHA)
  • RDCS (ARDMS, OBMI) Certified

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Concordia University St. Paul
Judith M. Ruark