Morgan Ruffier
Toledo,OH
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills. Prepared to bring skills, leadership, and expertise to the RN & LPN program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Old West End Community Health Center
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices in obstetrics and gynecology nursing.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in managing the care of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Owens College Of Nursing
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Served as an instructor for nursing students entering the unit, sharing expertise gained from hands-on experience in the field while fostering their growth as professionals within the specialty area of obstetrical nursing.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student nurse learning.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Trained groups of nursing students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
Registered Nurse
Restore Hyper-Wellness
05.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed patient health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered IM medications and IV therapy.
- Performed blood draws.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Administered medications and other treatments as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Medical Spa
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Created a warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after procedures.
- Documented procedure plans, procedure notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration.
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Mclaren St. Luke's Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Used EMR to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Started intravenous fluids, diligently documented patient charts, administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2019
Skills
- BSN, RN
- Education / Clinical Instructing Experience
- Strong IV and phlebotomy skills
- Positive attitude
- Flexible schedule capability
- Courteous, professional demeanor
- Strong clinical judgment
- BLS
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives in fast-paced environment
- Critical care experience
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Old West End Community Health Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Restore Hyper-Wellness
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Owens College Of Nursing
03.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Mclaren St. Luke's Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical Spa
06.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, PICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Toledo
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