Ruby Elliott BSN, RN
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with five years of experience providing quality patient care in home and hospital settings. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Proven ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and a patient-centered approach. Seeking to bring my experience and passion for helping others to a new nursing opportunity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health/ Hospice RN Case Manager
Iowa Care Community
08.2024 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Aya Healthcare/ Triage LLC
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Scrubbed GYN, Robotic, Transplant, Urology, and general cases.
- Circulated Robotic, general, ENT, Pediatric dentistry, Urology, Ortho, Robotic, Endoscopy, OB, and neurosurgery.
- Adhered to sterile technique and managed multiple massive intra-operative hemorrhages.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse (Operating room)
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Circulated Ortho, Robotic, Neuro, GYN, Transplant, General, Heart, colorectal, urology, and Vascular surgical cases.
- Scrubbed Robotic, Transplant, GYN, colorectal, urology, transplant, and general surgical cases.
- Assisted in setting up the Operating room with the necessary supplies and equipment.
Registered Nurse Surgical Services
Boone County Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care in busy surgical services department.
- Capable of effectively managing multiple priorities and high acuity patients in fast-paced surgical environment.
- Provided RN sedation to colonoscopy patients.
- Circulated General, OB, ENT, Ortho, Endoscopy cases.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA12-2019
Skills
- IV insertion
- RN sedation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Surgical assistance
- Pre-surgery assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics December 2026
DS 168 Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training The Iowa Department of Human Services February 2026
DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training Iowa Department of Human Services February 2026
Timeline
Home Health/ Hospice RN Case Manager
Iowa Care Community
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Aya Healthcare/ Triage LLC
05.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse (Operating room)
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Surgical Services
Boone County Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Iowa
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College