Ruth Molina
LASVEGAS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in acute care, including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Stoke/Neuro, and Acute Dialysis nursing. Skilled in caring for high acuity patients, performing comprehensive assessments, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered, evidence-based care and eager to bring strong critical thinking , clinical judgement, and a passion for supporting patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients in a high-acuity Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Stroke, and Neurological unit.
- Perform comprehensive physical and neurological assessments while continuously monitoring, telemetry and recognizing early changes in patient condition.
- Administer medication, IV therapies, blood products, and treat
- Care for patients with stroke, seizures, altered mental status, neurological disorders, cardiac conditions, and multiple medical comorbidities.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Respond promptly during Rapid Response and Code Blue situations while prioritizing patient safety.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, stroke prevention, and discharge planning.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses by providing clinical guidance, fostering critical thinking, and promoting evidence-based nursing practice
- Prioritize care for multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining patient safety, effective communication, and compassionate, family-centered care.
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and quality standards.
Dialysis Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
Acute Dialysis Care
Las Vegas, NV
05.2020 - Current
- Provide acute hemodialysis treatments for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
- Independently manage Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before, during and after dialysis treatments.
- Cannulate AV fistulas and grafts while managing tunneled and temporary dialysis catheters.
- Monitor laboratory values and collaborate closely with nephrologist to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer prescribed medications, anticoagulant, and dialysis-related therapies .
- Educate patients and families regarding dialysis procedures, vascular access care, and renal disease management.
- Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
Clinical Coordinator
Acute Dialysis Care
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments and clinical workflow for the dialysis team.
- Assisted leadership with scheduling, staffing, and operational support.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention, regulatory standards, and quality initiative.
- Collaborated with nephrologist and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported staff development and maintained efficient daily operations.
Dialysis Technician
Acute Dialysis Care
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Operated dialysis machines, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical data, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, fostering understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Documented treatments accuaccurately and ensured equipment readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation
Angeles City, Philippines 04.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV therapy & Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- Neurological Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient & Family education
- Infection Prevention
- Cerner EMR
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Rapid Response
- Unit Precepting
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Nevada
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Languages
English
Tagalog
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Acute Dialysis Care
01.2021 - 09.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
Acute Dialysis Care
05.2020 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Acute Dialysis Care
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation