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Ruby Zipprian

Portland,Tx

Summary

Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Harbor Hospice
02.2024 - 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.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.

Registered Nurse

Driscoll Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024


  • Critical thinking skills demonstrated through accurate patient assessments, quick decision-making, and effective problem-solving in urgent situations
  • Diabetes management and education, Glucose monitoring and treatment, aggressive respiratory management and education
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist

Driscoll Children’s Hospital
07.2009 - 02.2024
  • Perform Pulmonary Function Tests and Lung volume
  • Educate patients and families on how to properly manage their asthma and/or other respiratory illnesses
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing -

Del Mar College
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Therapy -

Del Mar College
01.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in Skyward, EPIC, and Microsoft Office
  • Substitute Nurse for GPISD
  • Pediatric and Adult patient care
  • Patient Education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Support
  • Emergency Response
  • Diabetes management
  • Physical assessments

Certification

  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association
  • PALS Certification through American Heart Association
  • NRP Certification through Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC
  • Registered Nurse through the Texas Board of Nursing

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Harbor Hospice
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Driscoll Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024

Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist

Driscoll Children’s Hospital
07.2009 - 02.2024

Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing -

Del Mar College

Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Therapy -

Del Mar College

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