Mercedes Ruiz , RN, BSN
Denison,TX
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carrus Rehab Hospital
Sherman, Tx
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center Urology
Sherman, TX
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05.2020
Skills
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Proficient at Excel
- Excellent assessment skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- PICC Lines
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Carrus Rehab Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center Urology
08.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Murray State College
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