Ruthie Knop
RN
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN /Psychiatric Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Documented treatments
RNPsychiatic Nurse
Assurance Helth
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN/Case Manager
Home Services Unlimited
02.2016 - 10.2020
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that improved the efficiency of case management processes within the organization.
- Fostered partnerships to increase patient influx and facilitate hospital development.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN/Home Care Provider
United Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
RN/ Home Care Nurse
Help At Home
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN/ Flu Vaccine Nurse
CHC Wellness
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN/Staff/Charge Nurse
Lynhurst Healthcare
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN/ Staff Nurse/Psych Nurse
Valle Vista Health Systems
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN/ Staff Nurse/ Psych Nurse
Options Behavioral Healthcare
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN/ Home Care/Pediatric Nurse
Homecare Network/Pediatric Nursing Specilists
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN/Staff Nurse/ Trauma/ NeuroICU
Interim HealthCare STAFFING
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN/ Staff Nurse on LongTerm Care Unit
Kindred Hosptial ( South)
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN/Staff Nurs
Manor Care Health Services ( South)
04.2009 - 05.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN/Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Select Sepecialty Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2009
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN/Unit Manager
Moving Forward Rehabilitation
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN/Nurse, PICU
Wishard Health Services
10.2005 - 07.2008
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN/Critical Care Nurse
CommunityHosptial East
11.2004 - 07.2005
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.1989
Skills
- Evaluations
- Test Interpretations
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Home Health Care
- Performing EKGs
- Geriatric Care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Case Management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1989 to current
- CPR Training - 1989 to current
Timeline
RN /Psychiatric Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
RNPsychiatic Nurse
Assurance Helth
03.2021 - 07.2022
RN/Case Manager
Home Services Unlimited
02.2016 - 10.2020
RN/Home Care Provider
United Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 02.2016
RN/Staff/Charge Nurse
Lynhurst Healthcare
10.2013 - 07.2014
RN/ Home Care Nurse
Help At Home
09.2013 - 03.2015
RN/ Flu Vaccine Nurse
CHC Wellness
09.2013 - 10.2014
RN/ Staff Nurse/Psych Nurse
Valle Vista Health Systems
11.2012 - 07.2013
RN/ Staff Nurse/ Psych Nurse
Options Behavioral Healthcare
08.2011 - 11.2012
RN/ Home Care/Pediatric Nurse
Homecare Network/Pediatric Nursing Specilists
08.2011 - 06.2012
RN/Staff Nurse/ Trauma/ NeuroICU
Interim HealthCare STAFFING
01.2011 - 06.2011
RN/ Staff Nurse on LongTerm Care Unit
Kindred Hosptial ( South)
06.2009 - 11.2010
RN/Staff Nurs
Manor Care Health Services ( South)
04.2009 - 05.2009
RN/Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Select Sepecialty Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2009
RN/Unit Manager
Moving Forward Rehabilitation
08.2008 - 10.2008
RN/Nurse, PICU
Wishard Health Services
10.2005 - 07.2008
RN/Critical Care Nurse
CommunityHosptial East
11.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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