Ruth Osighala
Fort Washington
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic nursing student with strong experience in customer service and health-related environments. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for improving the wellbeing of others. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Towson University. Proven ability to multitask, solve problems, and thrive in fast-paced team settings.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Server / Cashier
Amish Market
Upper Marlboro, MD
- Delivered friendly and efficient customer service in a high-volume market setting
- Took and calculated orders, processed transactions, and ensured order accuracy
- Maintained clean dining and service areas while practicing proper food safety
- Enhanced communication and bedside manner through constant customer interaction
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2026 - Current
- Conducting intake assessments, mental status examinations, and gathering patient history.
- Engaging in therapeutic, non-judgmental communication and assisting with group or individual therapy sessions.
- Administering psychotropic medications and observing for side effects.
- Leading group discussions and activities with the patients
- Recording patient progress in electronic health records and collaborating with social workers and nurses.
- Teaching coping skills, symptom management, and wellness education to patients and families.
Intermediate Heart Failure Clinical Unit
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2026 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive history and physical assessments, reviewing labs, monitoring vital signs, and evaluating cardiac rhythms.
- Implementing evidence-based practices to manage acute/chronic HF.
- Educating patients and families on disease management, diet, medication side effects, and warning signs of deterioration.
- Cleaning and dressing surgical wounds, pressure injuries, or lacerations.
- Administering oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular (IM) medications.
Stroke Unit Clinical Experience
GBMC Hospital
Towson, MD
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Using Electronic Health Records and medication administration systems to document care plans, assessments, and interventions.
- Performing head-to-toe assessments, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Administering medications (oral, IM, SubQ), dressing wounds, inserting catheters,
- Communicating effectively with physicians, staff nurses, and therapists during shift reports and team meetings.
- Evaluating wound appearance, drainage, size, and surrounding skin integrity (using tools like the Braden Scale).Repositioning patients in bed to prevent pressure ulcers, assisting with ambulation, and transferring patients using lifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Towson University
Towson, MD01-2027
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MD05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC
Largo, MD05-2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Clinical Experience
- Technology Proficiency
- Professionalism
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English (Fluent)
Chinese (Conversational)
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical
John Hopkins Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Intermediate Heart Failure Clinical Unit
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Stroke Unit Clinical Experience
GBMC Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Server / Cashier
Amish Market
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Prince George’s Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Towson University
Awards
Presidential Award, NHS Leadership Award, 50+ Service Hours