Ruth Kirkpatrick BSN, RN
Santa Fe
Summary
I have over 40 years of Nursing experience in a clinical and telehealth capacity, with an emphasis in and critical care/ED/Telemetry and Case management. I am an energetic healthcare professional with exceptional analytical, organizational, and people skills. My strong initiative and skills combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will enable me to make a substantial contribution to the New Mexico Department of Health.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Outpatient Nurse
Presbyterian Medical Group
02.2016 - Current
- Triaged Symptom Related calls
- Assisted with Patient Care Coordination
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Telephonic Care Nurse
Amerisource Bergen/Dupixent/Regeneron Pharma
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Telephonic Care of patients with medical/medication side effects from newly released biologic medication
- Remote Setting
CV-ICU/ICU/ED Float
ERP International Healthcare Travel Co.
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
ICU/ED Nurse
Travel Max Nurse Travel Co.
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
ED/MS/Tele Staff Nurse
Trinity Healthcare Nurse Travel Co.
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Cared for Adults and Geriatrics population, 40 bed unit
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Assist. Director of Nurses/Nurse Practice Educator/Infection Control
Genesis Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Nurse Practice educator for a 30 bed Skilled Nursing Facility
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Staff Nurse and Manager on Telemetry Unit
Lincoln County Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Cared for adult and geriatric and pediatric patients in a medical/surgical and Telemetry environment
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse Float
University Health Systems, San Antonio Texas
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Level one trauma center
- Cared for patients on ED, CVICU, transplant ICU, Trauma ICU, MICU
- Level one trauma center
ICU Staff Nurse
Lincoln County Medical Center
04.2001 - 03.2013
- Cared for critically ill adult and geriatric population
- Preceptor for student nurses and new employees, and on call for manager as needed
- Assisted with performance improvement projects and staff schedules
Program RN
Heritage Program for Senior Adults
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Medically supervised all clients in an outpatient mental health clinic
- Responsible for developing and updating policies according to national standards
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals in developing appropriate plans of care
Staff Nurse
Gerald Champion Medical Center
01.2000 - 04.2000
- Responsible for pre-op, conscious sedation, and recovery of patients
- Preceptor for all nurses and on call for unit manager as needed
- Responsible for scheduling, performance improvement projects and assisted in development of unit policies
Staff Nurse
Sierra Providence Health Systems
07.1999 - 01.2000
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Assistant Manager/Staff Nurse
Sierra Providence Health Systems
11.1998 - 01.2000
- Cared for Emergent and Urgent type patients in a level 2 trauma center
- Performed Triage as well as Telephone Triage
- Also was responsible for daily staffing of Unit, troubleshoot staffing issues as needed, completed payroll, schedules and staff evaluations
- Assisted with writing staff reprimands and commendations
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
Staff Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
08.1996 - 07.1999
- Cared for level 2 trauma patients, critical renal, pediatric, cardiac, geriatric and adult patients
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Evening Nurse Supervisor
Southwest General Hospital
11.1997 - 11.1998
- Responsible for daily staffing of hospital and troubleshoot staffing issues as needed
- Maintained smooth operation of hospital and patient care
Charge Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
09.1992 - 11.1995
- Cared for level 2 trauma patients, critical renal, pediatric, cardiac, geriatric and adult patients
- Supervised 6 nurses, 3 tech, and 2 clerks for a 12 hour shift
- Assisted Manager in performance improvement, scheduling and daily operation of a level 2 Emergency Department
Education
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, new mexico05.1991
Associate Degree - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, new mexico05.1982
Skills
- Patient Care
- Telehealth
- Care Coordination
- Mentoring
- Training
- Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Remote Patient Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Healthcare ethics
- Care coordination
- Team building
- Training staff
- Patient education
Certification
- New Mexico – Compact Nursing License
- ACLS Certified
- BLS certified
- Multiple Licenses that are not active
References
- Lydia Trusso, RN, 630-940-5495
- Mary Eichorn, RN MSN, 505-238-7972
- Ashley Cornelius, RN, BSN, 505-220-6856
Quilting, Hiking, reading, sports
I enjoy hiking with my dogs, the outdoors is relaxing.
I love quilting, i need to make the time to continue this wonderful hobby
Timeline
Telephonic Care Nurse
Amerisource Bergen/Dupixent/Regeneron Pharma
10.2016 - 01.2018
CV-ICU/ICU/ED Float
ERP International Healthcare Travel Co.
04.2016 - 09.2016
Lead Outpatient Nurse
Presbyterian Medical Group
02.2016 - Current
ICU/ED Nurse
Travel Max Nurse Travel Co.
09.2015 - 01.2016
ED/MS/Tele Staff Nurse
Trinity Healthcare Nurse Travel Co.
06.2015 - 09.2015
Assist. Director of Nurses/Nurse Practice Educator/Infection Control
Genesis Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse and Manager on Telemetry Unit
Lincoln County Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse Float
University Health Systems, San Antonio Texas
06.2013 - 09.2013
ICU Staff Nurse
Lincoln County Medical Center
04.2001 - 03.2013
Program RN
Heritage Program for Senior Adults
10.2000 - 04.2001
Staff Nurse
Gerald Champion Medical Center
01.2000 - 04.2000
Staff Nurse
Sierra Providence Health Systems
07.1999 - 01.2000
Assistant Manager/Staff Nurse
Sierra Providence Health Systems
11.1998 - 01.2000
Evening Nurse Supervisor
Southwest General Hospital
11.1997 - 11.1998
Staff Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
08.1996 - 07.1999
Charge Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
09.1992 - 11.1995
Associate Degree - Nursing
New Mexico State University
- New Mexico – Compact Nursing License
- ACLS Certified
- BLS certified
- Multiple Licenses that are not active
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
New Mexico State University
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