Ruth Cramblitt, BSN, RN

• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
• Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
• Promoted professional development among nursing staff by participating in continuing education programs and sharing best practices with peers.
• Nurse preceptor and mentor to incoming nurse residents and employees
• Specialized and Experience in:

Neuro: Craniotomy (Medtronic Stealth Navigation Super user,Tumor resection,Deep Brain Stimulator), Spine (Globus Robot, Medtronic Stealth Navigation,Arthroscopic,360 Fusion)

Ortho: Spine (MITR, PLF, PLIF, ACDF, ALIF), Total Joint, Trauma, Laparoscopy, Sports Medicine

ENT: Laryngoscopy(Laser), Tympanoplasty,Thyroidectomy,Tracheostomy,etc.

Other: General, Hybrid, Vascular, Gynecology, Laparoscopy, DaVinci Robot, Urology, Oral Maxillofacial

• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Units: Intermediate Care-Telemetry (IMCU-Tele) Unit, COVID-19, Med-Surg overflow