Ruth Seidman
Encino,CA
Summary
Experienced, professional and dedicated RN with 12+ years experience in the acute care setting. ER nurse with 5+ years experience in a fast-paced environment while providing compassionate and individualized care to a diverse community.
Pursuing a registered nurse position in an organization that promotes professional growth and development where I can apply my skills and knowledge in critical patient care and treatment of various healthcare issues that present to the ER.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Clinical II RN
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
11.2017 - 10.2023
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians in order to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing health conditions.
- Communicated and collaborated with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide quality care for patients treated in the emergency department.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of health conditions and best ways to manage.
Med/Surg, Oncology Staff RN
Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, CA
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Accountable for delivering quality nursing care to oncology patients in consultation with physicians and members of the multidisciplinary team in an inpatient setting.
- Developed treatment plans based on physical assessments conducted in addition to administering chemotherapy and biotherapy as indicated.
- Monitored patients' condition and assisted in managing side effects of chemotherapy and other co-morbidities.
- Other responsibilities included working as relief charge nurse and mentoring and precepting new nurses to the unit.
Med/Surg Staff RN
Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, CA
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Implemented treatment plans for alcohol and opiate detox patients in a med/surg setting in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Prioritized care based on patients' condition, administered medications and documented care provided while educating patients on their illness and providing emotional support.
RN CPOE Superuser
Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, CA
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Responsible for providing front-line end-user support to physicians and nurses for software application functionality and related clinical workflow process during Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) implementation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
05.2015
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Los Angeles Valley College
12.2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, CO05.2000
Skills
- Emergency, Urgent and Pediatric patient care
- STEMI and Stroke patient care, including T-PA and T-NK administration
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration
Awards
- Daisy Award, 05/01/14
- Los Angeles Valley College Fundraising Committee Leadership Contribution Award, 12/01/10
- Dean’s List at Los Angeles Valley College, Spring 2009
- Dean’s List at the University of Colorado at Denver, Fall 1999, Spring 2000
References
- Kathryn Isbell
ED Manager
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
909-534-5870
KathrynIsbell@aol.com
- Evelyn Sibrian
Clinical Supervisor II
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
818-625-4494
evelynrn82@gmail.com
- Marc Cruz
Oncology Dept Manager
Adventist Health Glendale
818-640-8264
Certification
- Active California Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MOAB
- NIHSS STROKE SCALE
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ED Clinical II RN
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2023
Med/Surg, Oncology Staff RN
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2014 - 10.2017
Med/Surg Staff RN
Adventist Health Glendale
06.2011 - 10.2014
RN CPOE Superuser
Adventist Health Glendale
04.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Los Angeles Valley College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Colorado At Denver