ALENA RUIZ
Ontario
Summary
Qualified New Grad with solid foundation in patient care and clinical procedures. Demonstrated ability to assist in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring comfort and safety for patients. Proven skills in patient assessment and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
PIH Health
Whittier, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, hygiene, and patient comfort.
- Obtained vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output, and daily weights.
- Provided 1:1 observation for psychiatric and high-risk patients.
- Applied de-escalation techniques and maintained a safe environment.
- Supported medication administration, assessments, and documentation under RN supervision.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Orange, CA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed venipuncture and specimen collection for patients of all ages.
- Verified patient identification and maintained specimen integrity.
- Provided compassionate patient care while ensuring safety and infection control.
- Earned Rookie of the Year Award (2016).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Arizona State University CEP
12-2027
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
- SBAR Communication
- Infection Prevention
- EMR Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Epic
- Cerner
- BLS
- ACLS
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Heart Association ACLS
Timeline
Student Nurse
PIH Health
12.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2016 - 07.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Mt. San Antonio College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Arizona State University CEP
AWARDS & LEADERSHIP
CNSA Secretary & Class Representative (2024–2026), Nursing Student Mentor & Tutor, Student Nurse Excellence Award, Mass Casualty Incident Drill Participant (2025), Employee Health Screening Volunteer (2026), Pinning Ceremony Committee Member
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Medical-Surgical Nursing (214 Hours)
- Cardiac Critical Care (108 Hours)
- Neurological Critical Care (89 Hours)
- Telemetry Preceptorship (108 Hours)
- Labor & Delivery (81 Hours)
- Pediatrics (72 Hours)
- Psychiatric Nursing (54 Hours)
- Perioperative Nursing (56 Hours)