Ruth Casseus
Elkridge,Maryland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 plus years of experience as LPN and RN, providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Possess BSN degree and is dedicated to promoting optimum health within multidisciplinary team environment. Committed to providing high-quality individualized care, patient education, and advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown
Baltimore, MD
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided nursing care for patients on respiratory/vent unit (Post Acute)
- Duties included patient assessment, medication administration and treatments, enteral nutrition, phlebotomy, central line management, collaberated with physician, and patient teaching.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Future Care Chesapeake
Arnold, Maryland
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided nursing care for residents in long term and skilled unit
- Duties included admission assessments, transfers and discharging residents
- Medication administration, wound care, and various medical treatments were performed.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
Millersville, MD
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Included providing nursing care for clients in their homes.
- Tube feedings, colostomy care, intermittent catheterizations, and monitoring for changes in health were also performed regularly.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Provided direct patient care on Medical Surgical unit
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Harbor Health Group
Annapolis, MD
08.2002 - 10.2006
- Cared for geriatric residents in their home by administering medications, accompanying them to medical appointments, and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2020
Associate of Science - nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI06.2000
Skills
- Frequently praised for empathy and good customer services skills by employers and patients
- Cared for medically complex patient groups
- Internet explorer, MS Word, Powerpoint
- EPIC, HCS, Point Click Care, Cerner
- BLS (Basic Life Support), First Aid
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Colostomy Care
- Fluent in Haitian (Creole)
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Wound Care
References
References: Available upon request
Languages
Haitian (creole)
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown
04.2018 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Future Care Chesapeake
02.2018 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
10.2014 - 06.2018
Patient Care Technician
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Harbor Health Group
08.2002 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Andrews University
Associate of Science - nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Grand Canyon University