Veronica Ruiz

• Provided direct nursing care to incarcerated adults, ensuring safety and compliance with Wisconsin DOC standards.
• Conducted thorough nursing assessments and triaged sick calls to determine appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans for inmates.
• Maintained accurate electronic health records while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status exams, and risk assessments for diverse mental health conditions.
• Developed individualized treatment plans integrating psychopharmacology, supportive therapy, and patient education.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and DEA regulations.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring safety and adherence to Wellpath and Dane County Jail standards.
• Conducted medical intake assessments, identifying urgent needs and chronic health conditions for newly admitted inmates.
• Collaborated with providers to triage sick calls and manage patients undergoing detoxification or mental health crises.
• Educated inmates on medication adherence and self-care strategies to promote overall health and well-being.

• Provided expert psychiatric care to adult males in a treatment facility, ensuring comprehensive support.
• Diagnosed and treated acute psychiatric issues while managing psychopharmacologic treatments in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric conditions, promoting wellness-oriented self-care.

Delivered comprehensive mental health care to clients in psychiatric hospital.

Cultivated therapeutic relationships through detailed psychiatric evaluations and tailored treatment plans.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient understanding of mental health issues.

• Adhered to DEA, DOH, and licensing standards, ensuring medication security and accurate records.
  Safely dispensed opioid agonist medication in a treatment setting.
  Documented nursing activities precisely in electronic records to boost patient care efficiency.
  Engaged in ongoing training to uphold best practices in substance abuse treatment.

• Delivered professional nursing care to teen boys referred from the Department of Corrections.
• Conducted comprehensive health assessments and developed tailored nursing care plans.
• Administered medications and treated injuries while maintaining accurate medical records.
• Provided health education and coaching to promote wellness and recovery.

• Utilized nursing process to evaluate and enhance patient care services.
• Assessed home health patients to identify physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs.
• Developed and documented care plans to ensure quality for pediatric patients.
• Delivered health education to patients and caregivers to promote wellness.
• Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Executed nursing responsibilities in diverse clinical settings as a Registered Nurse Clinician.
• Provided patient care and support across multiple nursing offices as a float nurse.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance and quality assurance.

• Delivered family-centered care to critical, premature, and sick newborns in the NICU.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure secure treatment for newborns.
• Assisted with advanced clinical procedures, including intubation and PICC line insertion.
• Supported unit leadership through mentorship and professional development activities.