Saira Ruiz
ROYSE CITY,Texas
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines when handling and disposing of biohazardous materials to maintain a safe environment in the ICU.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time and preventing complications in post-surgical patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall ICU operations and patient care delivery systems.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting faster recovery.
- Maintained detailed patient records to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal requirements.
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted with documentation audits on quarterly routine.
- Was assigned as the Floors Epic Super user and assisted with educated and troubleshooting issues on floor.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state and other governing bodies such as Joint Commission
- Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care
Registered Nurse - Step down/ Med-Surg
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed a Graduate Nurse Internship in Stepdown Unit with cross training into med-surg floor
- Completed 4 month of nursing internship with consecutive 6 months of mentorship and class projects
- Completed full assessment and documentation, administered medication per 5 medication rights
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to provide care for patients
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatic
University of Texas Tyler
01-2026
Bachelors Degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
01.2020
Associates of Science - Nursing
El Centro College of Nursing
01.2016
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Tech inclined
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Resource Utilization
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Electronic Health Records
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Care Coordination
References
Upon request
Personal Information
Title: Texas RN, RN-BC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Affiliations
- ANCC
Certification
RN-BC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Epic
Meditech
Microsoft office
API
Timeline
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse - Step down/ Med-Surg
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2017
Associates of Science - Nursing
El Centro College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Informatic
University of Texas Tyler
Bachelors Degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
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