Mario Ruiz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Nurse/Hospice Care/Home Health
Serenity Hospice
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Case manager for hospice cases.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Private Duty LVN (PRN)
PSA Health Care
01.2014 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Private Duty LVN
Maxim Healthcare Agency
05.2013 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Private Duty LVN
Special Kids Care, Inc
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laredo College
Laredo, TXSkills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- KanTime Software
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Hospice Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Laws and Policies
- Manage Cases
- Diabetes Care
Timeline
Quality Assurance Nurse/Hospice Care/Home Health
Serenity Hospice
01.2023 - Current
Private Duty LVN (PRN)
PSA Health Care
01.2014 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Maxim Healthcare Agency
05.2013 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Special Kids Care, Inc
08.2010 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laredo College
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