Ruth Ann Stewart

A committed and energetic RN, BSN CDP CPR instructor and adjunct instructor for Nursing Assistant and Medication Assistant bringing proven success in implementing technology, curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Demonstrating 42 skills to students and expecting them to practice in class and return demonstration following the State of Nebraska guidelines. At the conclusion of the class students get credit and if the student earns an 70% or higher GPA then can register to take the state of Nebraska competency exam. This instructor is passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Certification as a NA in this class is a prerequisite for getting into nursing school and other health care programs in NE. the that 39+ years of Nursing experience has allowed one to be able to give back to the future of new nurses in this career. as a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level part time clinic RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

• 03/2019 -2/2020, R.N. Charge Nurse, Bethany Home, Minden, NE, Oversee Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Assistants, and LPNs. Work as a team with staff and management to care for residents, both short and long term, who are working with therapy PT, OT, and ST as well as monitoring vital signs and doing daily assessments. Providing holistic care. Responsible for admission and nursing assessments. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in following plan of care and staff scheduling.
• 08/2020 - Present, Adjunct instructor, Central Community College, Teaching nursing assistant and medication aid courses.
• 02/2017 - 12/2018, Assistant Director of Nursing, Good Samaritan Village, Grand Island, NE, Responsible for infection control, skin assessments, assisted director of nursing with care planning, and aided M.D.'s during rounds. In charge of nursing assistants, medication aids, nursing care on assisted living area.
• 12/2018 - 02/2019, R.N. Charge Nurse, Mother Hull Home, Kearney, NE, Overseeing LPNs, medications, treatment, and providing care for the aged housed in the nursing home facility.
• 2007 - Present, CHCS, Pensacola, FL, Perform insurance physical assessments for long term care insurance. Evaluating ADL's and IADL's and reporting findings of assessment to insurance providers for reimbursement purposes.
• 10/2015 - 08/2017, R.N. Charge Nurse, Bethany Home, Minden, NE
• 08/2010 - 05/2015, RN Coordinator, Mosaic, Grand Island, NE, Cared for intellectually disabled individuals with behavioral issues in a group-home setting. Supervised medication aides and nursing assistants. Assessed and documented status of clients. Provided medication, treatment, processed physician orders, and followed plan of care. Promoted wellness of staff and clients in home-like setting, acting as a role model for normalization of daily behavior. Assisted in preparation of client individualized service plans targeting specific behavior modifications.
• 06/2007 - 2010, RN Respiratory Specialist, Apria Health Care, Kearney, NE, Worked in a medical supply company office doing home visits, setting up respiratory equipment, in-home oxygen, bi-pap, c-pap, nebulizers, and ventilators. Managed and conducted service calls on equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment. Managed warehouse supplies. Followed physician orders for setting up apnea monitors, oxygen, and oximetry.
• 2003 - 2004, Nursing Director, Mount Carmel Keens Memorial Nursing Home, Kearney, NE, Managed nursing staff, worked closely with pharmacy, in charge of infection control, and attend board meetings. Accomplished a deficiency-free nursing home inspection.
• 1995 - 2003, RN, Good Samaritan Evangelical Society, Kearney, NE, Responsible for medications and treatments, day shift supervisor, and develop a hydration and elimination program.
• 12/2003 - 2007, Registered Nursing Supervisor, Heartland Home Care Home Health, Kearney, NE, Admitted and conducted skilled nursing assessments. Supervised staff.

RN BSN, Certified Dementia Practitioner. Adjunct Instructor, pre nursing. CPR certified till 2025. CPR Instructor, American Heart Association to teach classes at Central Community College Kearney NE. Infection Preventionist