Ruth Mireles
Brownsville
Summary
Registered Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Skilled in managing routine and emergency situations while operating medical equipment efficiently. Proven leadership abilities in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and critical decision-making. Committed to maintaining organized and safe workspaces to enhance overall care quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery/NICU Stepdown/Charge Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville
07.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to infants in a nursery setting.
- Assisted with daily routines such as feeding, burping, diaper changing, and bathing infants.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and provide updates on their child's progress.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following hygiene and safety protocols.
- Administered medication when required according to doctor's instructions.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration activity, glucose levels, and blood pressure.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians, nurses, and parents.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Educated families about proper newborn care techniques.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Responded quickly to any unexpected changes in a patient's condition or status by initiating appropriate interventions immediately.
Nurse Extern
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with monitoring and documenting patient progress and vital signs.
- Performed routine tasks in patient care, including feeding, bathing, and dressing.
- Supported nursing staff in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Participated in patient education by explaining procedures and care plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during care.
- Helped with inventory management by restocking supplies and equipment.
- Engaged in hands-on training for clinical skills under direct supervision.
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
Brand Ambassador/Bowl Attendant/Certified Trainer
Main Event
Brownsville
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers upon entering the store, providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Helped keep entryway and front line clean, organized, and fully stocked with inventory.
- Informed customers of current sales and promotions.
- Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time, and other information.
- Maintained knowledge of store layout to better assist customers with product location.
- Assisted in training new ambassadors on company protocols and customer service standards.
- Provided support during high-traffic events to ensure smooth operations.
- Facilitated guest surveys to gather insights for service improvement.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires.
- Trained new brand ambassadors, sharing best practices and brand values.
- Reported any suspicious behavior or incidents immediately to management.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX12.2023
High School Diploma -
Veteran Memorial High School (VMHS)
Brownsville, TX06.2019
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creative problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Typing proficiency
- Communication skills
- Mathematical proficiency
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV line placement
- Patient education
- Mentoring and coaching
- Safety and security procedures
- Compassionate and patient
Certification
• Registered Nurse (03/27/24)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Nursery/NICU Stepdown/Charge Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Valley Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Brand Ambassador/Bowl Attendant/Certified Trainer
Main Event
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Veteran Memorial High School (VMHS)