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Ruby Velasquez

Seguin,Tx

Summary

. Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 23 year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse on a Medical Surgical / Oncology Unit

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Staff nurse on a Medical surgical / Telemetry Unit

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Telemetry Monitoring

Private duty home care

Privatus
01.2000 - 11.2023
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.

Staff Nurse, Unit Manager

Royal Of Cotuit
01.1996 - 11.2023
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Cape Cod Community College
Barnstable, MA
01.2018

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Upper Cape Vocational Technical School
01.1998

Skills

  • Peripheral and Central line management and medication administration
  • Teaching/ preparing patients for safe discharge
  • Respiratory care
  • Perform treatments and wound care
  • Blood transfusions
  • Round with MD to update and address patient concerns
  • Medication administration and injections within scope of practice
  • Evaluate and update Plan of Care to meet patient needs
  • Sterile Dressing changes
  • Obtaining blood draws
  • Foley Catheter Insertions/ Urine specimens/bladder irrigation
  • G-Tube management of medications and feedings
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Safety
  • Infection control measures
  • Telemetry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Empathy

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • IV CERTIFIED

Timeline

Staff Nurse on a Medical Surgical / Oncology Unit

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
12.2023 - 06.2024

Staff nurse on a Medical surgical / Telemetry Unit

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024

Private duty home care

Privatus
01.2000 - 11.2023

Staff Nurse, Unit Manager

Royal Of Cotuit
01.1996 - 11.2023

Southern New Hampshire University

Cape Cod Community College

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Upper Cape Vocational Technical School

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