Kathleen Ruttley RN
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse with over a decade of healthcare experience. Currently pursuing a BSN to enhance leadership.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Riverside Regional Correctional Center
10.2025 - Current
- Acute and Chronic care
- Detox protocol, Psychiatric Nursing
- Emergency- Triage- Assessment
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Correctional Nurse
MEDIKO, INC (CONTRACT POSITION)
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered acute and chronic care to incarcerated patients.
- Managed intake assessments, medication administration, and urgent care needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Served as Charge Nurse; led sick calls, chronic care clinics, and emergency responses
- Managed bookings, detox assessments, and wound care.
- Provided 24/7 medical support in a high volume setting
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Correctional Nurse
FLEX RN TRAVEL NURSE
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed multiple 13-week contracts across state prisons.
- Provided Chronic and Acute Care, infirmary support, intake assessments, and medication administration.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Contract RN
Cumberland Hospital for Children & Adolescents
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered pediatric psychiatric care and medical support in a locked facility
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health- Acute
Eastern State Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Managed care for acute psychiatric patients in a secure state hospital
- State Psychiatric Hospital
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health System
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided long-term and rehabilitative nursing care
- LTC & Rehab (PRN)
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered home-based nursing care, medication administration, and patient education
- Home Health
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor University
Utah06.2026
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Bryant & Stratton College
Hampton, VA04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Riverside School of Health Careers
Newport News, VA12.2011
Skills
- Patient charting and reporting
- Behavioral management
- Clinical judgment
- Suicide prevention
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic care
- Physical assessments
- Medication administration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Immunization administration
- Health education
- De-escalation techniques
- Focused patient assessments
- Support and education
- Mental health screening
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Riverside Regional Correctional Center
10.2025 - Current
Correctional Nurse
MEDIKO, INC (CONTRACT POSITION)
12.2024 - 04.2025
Contract RN
Cumberland Hospital for Children & Adolescents
06.2022 - 08.2022
Correctional Nurse
FLEX RN TRAVEL NURSE
08.2020 - 12.2022
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
10.2018 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health- Acute
Eastern State Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2015 - 06.2016
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health System
06.2014 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
01.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Bryant & Stratton College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Riverside School of Health Careers