Ruth Munoz
Crystal,Michigan
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Isabella County Jail
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in correctional facility environment.
- Conducted health assessments to identify medical needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated inmates on chronic disease management and preventive health measures.
LPN
McLaren Greater Lansing Emergency Department
01.2024 - Current
- Vital Signs and Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs, and monitoring patients' condition to ensure their safety.
- Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed by the physician, under the supervision of the RN.
- Basic Nursing Procedures: Providing basic nursing care, such as bed care, assisting with elimination needs, and helping patients move around.
- Procedure Assistance: Assisting with procedures like EKGs, wound suturing, intubation, and other procedures as appropriate.
- Documentation: Accurately documenting patient information and progress in the medical record.
- Patient Liaison: Serving as a liaison between patients and staff, providing support and reassurance.
- Blood Draws and Other Procedures: IV Placement, obtaining blood samples, performing bedside pregnancy tests, and other tasks under the direction of the RN.
- Maintaining Patient Flow: Assisting in maintaining a smooth flow of patients in results pending area unit.
- G-Tube feeding
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Catheter care
- Immunizations
- Wound dressing and care
- Vital Signs
- Respiratory Treatments
- Ambulatory assistance
- Bathing and hygiene
- Glucose Checks and blood pressure monitoring.
- Skin Assessment
- Rehabilitated Care
LPN
The Willows at Okemos/ The Willows at Howell
06.2019 - Current
- Floor charge nurse, provided direct safe quality care to residents. Including medication administration, monitoring evaluating medical conditions-including tracheostomy care, recording and reporting of 23 residents daily. Occasionally splitting between different units, worked with positive covid-19 residents.
- Communicated, and coordinated directly with physicians, pharmacist, lab personnel, and family members.
- Trained and mentored various newly licensed LPN, CNAs in developing professional work ethics, and providing safe, quality care to residents.
LPN
Regency at Lansing West
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Floor charge nurse, provided direct safe quality care to residents. Including medication administration, including PEG Tube, IV, medication administration and feeding, monitoring evaluating medical conditions, recording and reporting of 23-30 residents daily. Occasionally splitting between different units, worked with positive covid-19 residents.
- Communicated, and coordinated directly with physicians, pharmacist, lab personnel, and family members.
- Trained and mentored various newly licensed LPN, CNAs in developing professional work ethics, and providing safe, quality care to residents.
LPN
Holt Senior Care & Rehab
05.2017 - 03.2022
- Floor charge nurse, provided direct safe quality care to residents. Including medication administration, monitoring evaluating medical conditions, recording and reporting of 23 residents daily.
- Communicated, and coordinated directly with physicians, pharmacist, lab personnel, and family members.
- Trained and mentored various newly licensed LPN, CNAs in developing professional work ethics, and providing safe, quality care to residents.
CNA
Dimondale Nursing Care Center
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Assisted in daily care activities, bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
- Assisted in serving meals, and feeding, ambulating.
- Take vitals, assessed and monitored skin, reported and record.
Education
License Practical Nursing -
01-2016
General Associates Degree - undefined
Lansing Community College
01-2015
Phlebotomy Certification - undefined
01-2015
Long Term Care/Short Term Care Certification - undefined
01-2012
Skills
- Supervision (CNAs)
- Patient Care & Assessment: Conduct initial assessments, monitor vital signs, and record patient medical histories and symptoms
- Treatment & Medication:Administer medications (including IVs), change dressings, insert catheters, and assist with medical procedures
- Care Planning: Develop, implement, and modify personalized nursing care plans
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track patient progress, interpret lab results, and report significant changes to physicians
- Education & Advocacy: Educate patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care
- Documentation: Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHRs)
- Supervision: Direct licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing assistants, and support staff
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Isabella County Jail
08.2025 - Current
LPN
McLaren Greater Lansing Emergency Department
01.2024 - Current
LPN
Regency at Lansing West
04.2023 - 12.2024
LPN
The Willows at Okemos/ The Willows at Howell
06.2019 - Current
LPN
Holt Senior Care & Rehab
05.2017 - 03.2022
CNA
Dimondale Nursing Care Center
12.2011 - 12.2013
General Associates Degree - undefined
Lansing Community College