Michael Ruth
Spring Hill,Florida
Summary
Compassionate and devoted nursing Professor and nursing program director. Professional, reliable and able to communicate well with coworkers, with positive leadership qualities. Committed to providing students with ideal care and support to assist in providing the most inclusive educational experience possible. The ability to consult with diverse student body to ensure that they are understanding the material presented is something that I strive to complete. I am a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PT NCLEX Virtual Coach
Ascend Learning
04.2021 - Current
- In the online format I provide NCLEX preparation by the standards set forth by ATI testing and Ascend learning by providing remediation and assisting the online students in achieving their NCLEX goals of passing the exam on the first attempt
- I provide education on nursing materials and resources for the learner.
Program Director/Professor
Keiser University New Port Richey
04.2019 - Current
- I teach the advanced adult health course both didactic and clinical
- I teach dosage calculations workshops twice a week
- I have assisted with academic advisement of incoming nursing students
- I am the chair person for the mentoring program, which I started as well
- Additionally I tutor students in medical surgical nursing and assist them with preparing for NCLEX with the instructor for the final course
- Finally, I am the program director for the ADN program and I am in charge of student advisement, new student interviews, ACEN accreditation, staff management, and student relations.
Professor
Jersey College School of Nursing
04.2017 - 11.2018
- I have taught medical-surgical nursing I & II practicum as well as geriatric practicum and Health Assessment practicum and Transitions in Nursing
- In addition to the practicum for Health Assessment , I also teach the didactic portion for health assessment days and evenings as well as the laboratory portion of the course for both bridge and generic programs.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
07.2016 - 04.2017
- I perform dialysis treatments, worked as a charge nurse closely with physicians and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care and a safe environment for my patients
- I administered medications, performed assessments, and ensured proper care of all patients including those in the ICU.
Clinical Nurse, Clinical Coordinator
DaVita-Ocala
New Port Richey, Florida
07.2012 - 07.2016
- I perform hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments on patients
- I access grafts, fistulas, and tessio catheters along with giving p.o
- And antibiotic medications
- In addition to preforming dialysis treatments I am the clinical manager of the unit which entails making sure the seven acute facilities we are contracted to are staffed with the appropriate number of dialysis nurses, I work with our billing department, interview potential candidates, and handle day to day issues that arise.
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2015
- I am a staff nurse on the progressive care unit, I work with patients daily
- In my position I read ECG’s, monitor telemetry, administer P.O
- Meds as well as I.M
- And I.V
- I work closely with case management in making sure my patients receive the proper level of care after discharge.
QHP
Tampa, Florida
11.2011 - 07.2012
HPH Hospice
Hudson, Florida
02.2009 - 11.2010
Oak Hill Hospital, C.N.A- L.P.N
Brooksville, Florida
07.2006 - 11.2010
- Began as a C.N.A and my responsibilities were complete and total care of patient
- Bed baths, feeding and assisting with ambulation
- I received my L.P.N and I.V certification in 2008
- I continued to work on the telemetry unit where I assess patient, admitted and discharged patients, medication pass (P.O I.V I.M), started I.V.s, documented and procedures and computers, communicated with physicians for orders, took basic arrhythmia class where I learned how to be able to read and watch the tele monitors on our unit
- I also rotated and floated to different units in the hospital.
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- Duties are complete patient care including postmortem care, medications, patient and family education
- Comfort care
- I have worked for their care centers, hospices houses and patient residencies including ALF and SNF., I review clinical and hospital stays, to monitor length of stay, interqual criteria and CMS guidelines
- I also sign the appropriate DRG
- I speak with medical directors and case members daily.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Rasmussen College
Baccalaureate -
University of South Florida
Masters - Science in Nursing Education
University of Texas
Doctorate of Nursing -
Keiser University
Skills
- Stress Management
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Time Management
- Task Delegation
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Verification
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Clinical Supervision
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Data Management
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Supervision & Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Team Management
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
Accomplishments
- 2023-IJNHR-1426
- Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research
- Manuscript Title: Simulation and its Effects on Knowledge Retention and Critical Thinking Skills Corresponding Author: Michael Ruth www.doi.org/10.29011/2688-9501.101426
- Publication date: 5/26/23
- Ares of expertise and skills include:
- Telemetry (Able to understand and read heart rhythms)
- Charting and documentation
- Assisting physicians
- Knowledge of medications both PO and I.V
- Helping students, patients and family members understand the disease process
- Complete and direct care of patients in a hospital as well as terminally ill patients in hospice
- Dialysis
- Education
Certification
RN active in Florida
I.V Certified active in Florida
ACLS and BLS AHA Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
PT NCLEX Virtual Coach
Ascend Learning
04.2021 - Current
Program Director/Professor
Keiser University New Port Richey
04.2019 - Current
Professor
Jersey College School of Nursing
04.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
07.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2015
Clinical Nurse, Clinical Coordinator
DaVita-Ocala
07.2012 - 07.2016
QHP
11.2011 - 07.2012
HPH Hospice
02.2009 - 11.2010
Oak Hill Hospital, C.N.A- L.P.N
07.2006 - 11.2010
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Registered Nurse -
Rasmussen College
Baccalaureate -
University of South Florida
Masters - Science in Nursing Education
University of Texas
Doctorate of Nursing -
Keiser University