Ruth Eldred
East Stroudsburg,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with intensive care history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Intake Registered Nurse
LVHN Jefferson Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
- Evaluate, screen and educate patients and families regarding hospice services, end-of-life processes, managing expectations and facilitating informed decision-making.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
ICU Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Management of 2-3 patients with continuous monitoring.
- Establish monitoring , and discontinuing CRRT treatment.
- Performing safely in administration of IV medications & titrate as ordered.
- Establish patency of IV, A-Lines, Central and HD catheters.
ICU Patient Care Associate
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Managing care of up to 12 patients and assisting ICU nurses with patient care.
- Obtaining vitals and reporting abnormal findings to RN.
- CPR within the facility when necessary.
- Collection of laboratory testing as scheduled and in crises.
Unit Associate and Phlebotomist
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2024
- Establish professional communication with patients and family.
- Coordination of patient transportation.
- Maintaining clean environment using with infection control.
- Collections of laboratory samples.
- Contact: Human Resources - 908-852-5100
Office Manager
Dr. John V. Bernard, MD
08.1995 - 11.2019
- Established a history of over 20 years of experience in patient care.
- Welcoming experience for patients and family keep in compliance with HIPAA.
- Confirm medications, allergies vitals, complaints, and medication refills prior to physician examination.
- Detail-oriented in clinical trials, preparing documents for IRB, screening for eligibility, and maintaining records.
- Contact: John V. Bernard, MD - 610-720-5273
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northampton County Community College
Bethlehem05-2024
Skills
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Hospice care
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Epic EHR management
Certification
RN license: RN791604
Expiration Date 10/31/2027
Multistate - Active
Timeline
Hospice Intake Registered Nurse
LVHN Jefferson Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2024 - 09.2025
ICU Patient Care Associate
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2022 - 06.2024
Unit Associate and Phlebotomist
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2024
Office Manager
Dr. John V. Bernard, MD
08.1995 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northampton County Community College
Awards
Patient care award in OBGYN during clinical rotation.