Rosalie Ruiz
Reading,PA
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
DOHS Wernersville State Hospital
Wernersville, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Maintained records of staff attendance, payroll and other personnel data.
- Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.
- Managed and supervised a team of 15-20 registered nurses.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
DOH Wernersville State Hospital
Wernersville, PA
04.2020 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advised family members on how best to support loved ones struggling with mental illness.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provided guidance on self-care practices such as relaxation techniques, nutrition counseling, exercise programs.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Instructed staff members on proper safety protocols when working with emotionally disturbed patients.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Actively sought out continuing education opportunities related to advances in psychiatric nursing practice.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow up appointments with primary care physicians or psychiatrists.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
County of Berks Berks Heim
Leesport, PA
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Advance Home Health Care
West Reading , PA
07.2012 - 01.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
West Reading, PA07-2015
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
1730 Hans Herr Drive Willow Street, PA 1758407-2011
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Staff supervision
- Budget management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Planning and scheduling
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Practical Nurse License
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
DOHS Wernersville State Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
DOH Wernersville State Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
County of Berks Berks Heim
11.2017 - 03.2020
Home Health Registered Nurse
Advance Home Health Care
07.2012 - 01.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
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