Ruth Tarquini
Registered Nurse
Riverdale ,NY
Summary
Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 10 plus years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
07.2017 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Oversaw health services for school of [Number] students and faculty.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Director of Administrative Services
Angela's Angels Home Health Agency
02.2017 - Current
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Director of Nursing
The Gardens At Emerson
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Englewood Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2013
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used [Software] to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bergen Nursing Team
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pascak Valley Hospital
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Teacher
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
07.1990 - 06.2000
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Corinth Teachers College
San Fernando Trinidad West IndiesG.CE Diploma of Education - Cambridge General Education
St Stephens College
Trinidad And Tobago West Indies06.1975
Skills
- Family Education
- Emergency Health Planning
- Child Health Education
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infectious Disease Control
- Drug Test Administration
- Medical Screening
- Suicide Awareness Training
- EMS Charting
- Patient Care Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Immunization Protocols
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- HIPAA Requirements
- Community Program Referrals
- Electronic Records Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Health Care Consultation
- Seizure Disorders
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Emergency Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
CPR/ AED (child and Adult)
Blood borne pathogens
Administration of Blood products
- New York RN License - 614418-01
- Training & Certification- Administration of Blood Products
- CPR/AED ( child and Adult)
- Training & Certification- HIPPA
- Training & Certification New York State Infection Control and Barrier Control Precaution
- 2023 RN renewal bundle for NY state
- Critical Thinking in nursing certification
- Effective Communication in Nursing
- Ensuring Patient Confidentiality in Nursing
- Nursing Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
- PTSD in Nurses
- End of Life Process
- Following DNR
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Screening for suicide risk factors in Pediatrics
- Human trafficking
- Pain management in Nursing
- Drains everything you need to know
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
School Nurse
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
07.2017 - Current
Director of Administrative Services
Angela's Angels Home Health Agency
02.2017 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Gardens At Emerson
04.2013 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Englewood Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bergen Nursing Team
07.2007 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pascak Valley Hospital
08.2002 - 06.2007
Teacher
The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
07.1990 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Corinth Teachers College
G.CE Diploma of Education - Cambridge General Education
St Stephens College
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