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Thomas Ruzich

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, patient/family teaching and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with difficult IV starts, central line access and dressing changes, and IV infusions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU/ACU/Infusion RN

CPMC Sutter Health
01.2015 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
08.2008

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Intravenous therapy
  • IV setup
  • Medication Distribution
  • Relationship Building
  • Quality Improvement
  • Discharge Planning

Certification

  • ACLS - active to 10/2025
  • BLS/CPR- active to 10/2025
  • ACLS- active to 10/2025

Timeline

PACU/ACU/Infusion RN

CPMC Sutter Health
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University
  • ACLS - active to 10/2025
  • BLS/CPR- active to 10/2025
  • ACLS- active to 10/2025
Thomas Ruzich