Ruth Friedman
Registered Nurse
Ventura,California
Summary
Experienced nurse with exceptional patient care skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Enjoys learning new skills and technology. Highly motivated and energetic. Provides excellent and compassionate patient care. Interacts well with colleagues, in multidisciplinary settings. Extensive experience in critical care. Expert venipuncture skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CN III
St. John's Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
RN an Pam Lll
Aurora Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Continuously checked patient's vital signs during procedures and alerted surgical team when issues arose.
- Spoke to patient's family members and loved ones, offering support and providing information regarding surgery.
- Calmed patients before surgery by actively listening and offering reassurance.
- Advocated for patient during surgeries and managed all necessary care in operating room.
- Collaborated closely with patient's surgical team such as anesthesiologist and surgeon throughout surgery process.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Clinical Nurse Lll
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2016
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to [Type] patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2012
Skills
- HIPAA education
- IV setup
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Staff Coaching
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Critical care
- High level of autonomy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Chest pain management
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Culturally-competent care
- Information collection
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Strong presentation skills
- Critical care nursing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Catheter insertion and removal
- Minor surgery assistance awareness
- Patient and family advocacy
- One-on-one instruction
- Analytical thinking
- Scheduling
- Intravenous therapy
- Palliative care awareness
- Lab result interpretation
- Physical assessments
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Solution-based interventions
- IV drug therapy management
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- Managing deadlines
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Dosage calculation
- Pre- and post-surgical care
Timeline
CN III
St. John's Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
RN an Pam Lll
Aurora Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
Clinical Nurse Lll
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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