Ruby Arellano
ELPASO,TX
Summary
Experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse specializing in high-risk obstetrics, labor management, fetal surveillance, postpartum care, and newborn care. Proven ability to manage complex maternal-newborn patients in both high-volume tertiary centers and rural LDRP settings. Recognized for adaptability and skilled clinical judgement. Dedicated to optimizing maternal and neonatal outcomes through evidence-based practice and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery Nurse
The Hospital of Providence Transmountain
06.2022 - Current
- maternal and fetal observation during labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
- facilitating vaginal and operative deliveries while upholding maternal and fetal safety standards
- conducting amniotomy following physician instructions
- executing placement and interpretation of internal fetal monitoring devices including IUPC and FSE
- expertise in Cerner and Fetal Link charting systems
- contract nurse transitioned to full-time staff nurse
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Christus Health Southern New Mexcio
02.2025 - 08.2026
- Provided independent labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care in a rural LDRP environment
- Performing newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, newborn medications, CCHD screening, PKU collection, and discharge education
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability while also providing care for gynecologic surgical patients.
- Proficient use of EPIC and CPN charting system
- Traveler nurse
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2025
- Delivered high-risk obstetric care within high-volume teaching facility.
- Partnered with obstetricians, residents, anesthesiologists, and neonatal teams to enhance maternal-newborn outcomes.
- expert use of Meditech and CPN charting system.
- full-time staff nurse transitioned to per diem
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Las Palmas Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered critical care treatments and medications based on physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in ICU setting.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2017
Skills
- Labor management and support
- Pitocin management in relation to fetal and uterine date
- OB triage RN providing patient and family education
- Obstetric emergencies- PPH, dystocia, uterine rupture, cord prolapse
- Magnesium sulfate administration and pre eclampsia education as well as preterm labor education
- Circulator in cesarean sections and obstetric procedures requiring spinal, epidural, or general anesthesia
- Fetal and uterine internal monitor placement
- Antepartum/intrapartum/postpartum care
- Newborn assessment and stabilization
- Maternal and newborn patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- RNC/OB - Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
- C-EFM - Certified External Fetal Monitor
- Intermediate fetal monitoring certified
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring certified
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Christus Health Southern New Mexcio
02.2025 - 08.2026
Labor and Delivery Nurse
The Hospital of Providence Transmountain
06.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Las Palmas Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The University of Texas At El Paso