Ruben Suniga
Dallas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Texas Health Frisco, excelling in patient assessments and care plan development. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated advocacy and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Frisco
Frisco, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for delivering quality patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in patient intake and discharge procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores within department.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and strengthening team collaboration skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Nurse
SCA
Addison, TX
04.2015 - 10.2021
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive environment.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the nursing unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, Texas, TXSkills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Patient evaluation
Patient care planning
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Patient management
Patient monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Taking vitals
Medication distribution
Precepting
Team coordination
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency response
Maintaining privacy
High level of autonomy
Staff supervision
Emergency procedures
Managing deadlines
Epic use
Supply restocking
BLS / ACLS
Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Frisco
06.2022 - Current
Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse
SCA
04.2015 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College