Ruth Ann Fletcher
Summary
Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager - OR
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
- Manage perioperative care in a high-volume setting, overseeing surgical teams and patient safety
- Lead and support OR staff through process improvements and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and hospital protocols.
Travel RN-OR Charge Nurse
Adventist Health, White Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw OR functions, ensuring patient safety and resource management in a 368-bed facility
- Coordinated care between teams in a teaching hospital environment.
Travel RN-OR
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided perioperative nursing care in a 557-bed teaching hospital
- Supported the OR team in delivering quality patient care.
Travel RN-OR
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked in a Level I Trauma Center, managing complex surgical cases in a 711-bed facility.
Travel RN-OR
JFK Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered perioperative nursing care in a 434-bed teaching hospital.
Travel RN-OR Charge Nurse
Bayonne Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Led OR operations in a 163-bed teaching hospital, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Staff RN - OR
JFK Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive perioperative care, working closely with surgical teams in a 434-bed facility.
Staff RN - OR
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Delivered perioperative nursing care in a 467-bed teaching hospital.
Staff RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Provided care for patients requiring dialysis, ensuring high-quality treatment and patient education.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
02.2017
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
JFK Medical Center
01.2014
No Degree - Middle Management Institute- Leadership
UCSF San Francisco
San Francisco, CA04-2025
Skills
- Leadership: Lead and inspire healthcare teams in high-pressure OR environments
- Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
- Communication: Facilitate clear communication with surgical teams and healthcare professionals to coordinate smooth patient care delivery
- Patient Safety: Adhere to established protocols and infection control measures to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures
- Team Collaboration: Work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff for coordinated care and efficient surgical processes
- Resource Management: Efficiently manage staffing, equipment, and supply needs to maintain smooth operations
- Problem-Solving: Quickly assess and address issues in the OR, ensuring workflow continuity
- Quality Improvement: Identify and implement evidence-based practices to improve patient care and streamline processes
- Conflict Resolution: Navigate conflicts and maintain a positive work environment for team productivity
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, hospital policies, and professional guidelines in perioperative care
- Quality Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Certification
- BLS, 202/1
- PALS -2025/ 9
- ACLS - 2027/ 1
- CNOR, 2029/ 12
- NY 2027 /3
- CA 2027/ 5
- GA (Compact) 2027/ 5
SPECIALTY
Perioperative Nursing
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager - OR
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
Travel RN-OR Charge Nurse
Adventist Health, White Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
Travel RN-OR
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
Travel RN-OR
JFK Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
Travel RN-OR
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
Travel RN-OR Charge Nurse
Bayonne Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2020
Staff RN - OR
JFK Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2020
Staff RN - OR
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2015 - 02.2019
Staff RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
JFK Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
No Degree - Middle Management Institute- Leadership
UCSF San Francisco
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