Ruby Adams
RN
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of diverse clinical experience across endoscopy, perioperative services, medical-surgical care, dialysis, and cardiology. Experienced in clinical education, patient counseling, therapeutic procedure support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to deliver evidence-based education, ensure compliance with protocols, and support high-acuity patient populations. Seeking a pharmaceutical nurse educator or clinical educator role leveraging strong clinical expertise, communication skills, and adult learning principles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, OR
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Deliver evidence-based education to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, including medication review, procedural expectations, and post-procedure care.
- Support physicians and anesthesia teams during procedures while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Document clinical care using Epic EHR and adhere to organizational and regulatory standards.
Preop/PACU Nurse
The Corvallis Clinic
Corvallis, OR
02.2017 - 03.2023
- Educated patients across multiple specialties on perioperative processes, anesthesia recovery, pain management, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient recovery and communicated clinical changes to providers to support safe outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with perioperative protocols and certification requirements.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Sacred Heart Riverbend
Springfield, Oregon
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Delivered patient and family education for acute and chronic disease management.
- Administered IV therapy and medications while documenting care in Epic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment adherence and discharge planning.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
Corvallis, OR
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Educated patients on dialysis therapy, vascular access care, and chronic kidney disease management.
- Supported dialysis treatment delivery in both outpatient and acute care environments.
Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, OR
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Supported outpatient cardiology services through patient assessment, education, triage, scheduling, and prior authorizations.
- Assisted with clinical documentation and patient communication.
Certified Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, Oregon
06.1998 - 11.2012
- Assisted physicians with patient care across chronic disease states including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, and stroke.
- Administered injections and vaccines, performed phlebotomy, managed prior authorizations, and supported patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 12.2012 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, Oregon, OR 09.2010 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, Oregon, OR 09.1996 - 06.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon, ORSkills
- Epic charting
- Patient education
- Endoscopic procedures
- Safety protocol compliance
- Evidence-based practice
- IV Therapy
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Efficiency
- Organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Oregon
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Samaritan Health Services
04.2023 - 01.2026
Preop/PACU Nurse
The Corvallis Clinic
02.2017 - 03.2023
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Sacred Heart Riverbend
03.2015 - 02.2017
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
04.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
12.2012 - 01.2015
Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Samaritan Health Services
11.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Linn-Benton Community College
09.2010 - 06.2012
Certified Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
06.1998 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Linn-Benton Community College
09.1996 - 06.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Southern Oregon University