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Ruth Kifle

Hyattsville,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented nursing professional with a proven track record of delivering compassionate care to patients. Known for task prioritization, accurate medical documentation, and proficient vital monitoring. Adept at medication and IV administration, with expertise in ventilator care, wound care, and nursing plan development. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, and punctual. Committed team player with a strong work ethic, and dedication to continuous learning and improvement to contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiovascular Step Down

Virginia Hospital Center
, VA
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted post-operative assessments to evaluate effectiveness of treatments.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure continuity of care after hospitalization.
  • Intervened appropriately during episodes of chest pain or other cardiovascular events.
  • Performed complete physical assessments of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
  • Responded quickly to life threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Administered intravenous medications, fluids and blood products according to established protocols.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Registered Float RN LATC ICU

Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions LATC ICU unit and post-surgical patients.
  • Cooperated with multi-disciplinary team of MDs, Pas, etc in a stressful environment.
  • Handled patient question and kept accurate records, maintaining confidentiality at all time.
  • Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
  • Communicated the patients condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.

Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Tele

Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
, MD
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
  • Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.

Education

Associate of applied nursing - RN

Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Alexandria, VA

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Medical documentation
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • IV setup
  • Neurological assessments
  • Infection control and prevention
  • Invasive line care (midline, central line, and catheters)
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Ventilator care
  • Wound care
  • Nursing plan development
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Team leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Affiliations

  • ACLS and BLS certified.

Timeline

Cardiovascular Step Down

Virginia Hospital Center
01.2025 - Current

Registered Float RN LATC ICU

Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill
06.2023 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Tele

Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill
01.2023 - 11.2024

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
01.2019 - 12.2022

Associate of applied nursing - RN

Saint Michael College of Allied Health

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