Patricia Ruo
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Smithfield,RI
Summary
Dynamic RN with over a decade of experience in med/surgical and telemetry nursing. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and implementing effective care strategies to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored care plans to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health conditions and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medications, and self-care strategies to promote health literacy.
Med/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
02.2011 - 07.2025
- Administered cardiac monitoring and telemetry services to ensure patient safety and optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on telemetry procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying critical changes promptly to initiate timely interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on telemetry protocols, improving team effectiveness and knowledge transfer.
- Streamlined documentation processes for telemetry observations, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Optimized workflow efficiency within the unit by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and collaborating with fellow nurses during peak periods of activity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the telemetry unit by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through ongoing participation in continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences related to telemetry nursing best practices.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph's School of Nursing
North Providence05-2010
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Managed a caseload of 22 plus patients on a busy med/tele unit
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans for high-risk patients
- Facilitate interdisciplinary rounds to expedite care and reduce unnecessary hospital days
Certification
- Basic Life Support: Basic Life Support
- ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Preceptor Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Lady of Fatima Hospital
08.2025 - 04.2026
Med/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lady of Fatima Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse Diploma - Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph's School of Nursing