Ruthann Savage
Roy
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery at Ogden Regional Medical Center. Proven expertise in critical thinking and compassionate care delivery, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in medication administration and staff mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes high-quality patient outcomes. Been working as a L&D nurse for 21 of the 23 years I've been a nurse and honestly love my job still to this day! The 15 years Ive been at Ogden, I've done newborns and postpartum as well. As far as for a leadership role, been a charge nurse for over 10 years on a big LDRP unit.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT
10.2011 - Current
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Executed routine assessments to ensure adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
L&D Registered Nurse
McKay-Dee Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2011
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and confidence in clinical skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Health education
- Triage assessment
- Care plan development
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care delivery
- Staff training and mentorship
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Obstetric emergency response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum care
- IV insertion
- Epidural administration
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Postpartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ogden Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
L&D Registered Nurse
McKay-Dee Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University