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Ruth DeCecio

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Qualified Charge Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
05.2015 - 03.2024
  • Provided direct patient care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care patients.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Registered Nurse

Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
12.2000 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
San Bernardino, CA
03-2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mojave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ
05-2000

Skills

  • Corrective Actions
  • Staff Leadership
  • Issue Resolution
  • Patient record auditing
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient care management
  • Patient care planning

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

Loma Linda Medical Center
05.2015 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Loma Linda Medical Center
12.2000 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mojave Community College
Ruth DeCecio