RUTH CERVANTES
San Jose,CA
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center- ER
01.2018 - Current
- Provide initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a 32-bed, Level I trauma center
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Independently maintained a safe and effective care environment for patients with varying acuity levels in a demanding, time-restricted setting
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
CareMore Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
Valley Health Center Gilroy
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Under the supervision of a family nurse practitioner performed adult, pediatric and women's well exams including pelvic exams and diabetic visits.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
Monterey Spine and Joint urgent care
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Under the supervision of a physician assistant performed assessment, evaluation and treatment of bone and joint injuries
- Treatments include intra-articular injections, splinting, and casting.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Optimized patient experiences by accurately interpreting diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to inform treatment decisions.
- Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Registered Nurse
Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Per-Diem
LaserAway Aesthetic Dermatology
01.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Santa Clara County Medical Center- VHC Pediatrics
San Jose, CA
02.2004 - 08.2015
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 08.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Mental Health Care
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner License/Furnishing- 95029423
- FNP-BC- 2023192432
- Registered Nurse License - 95135947
- BLS - current
- ACLS- current
- PALS- current
- TNCC- current
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
CareMore Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
Valley Health Center Gilroy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
Monterey Spine and Joint urgent care
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
San Jose State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center- ER
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Per-Diem
LaserAway Aesthetic Dermatology
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University
08.2015 - 12.2018
Medical Assistant
Santa Clara County Medical Center- VHC Pediatrics
02.2004 - 08.2015
- Registered Nurse License - 95135947
- Certified Spanish Translator SCCVMC
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- AHA Rhythm Recognition
- BLS - current
- ACLS- current
- PALS- current
- TNCC- current
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