MANUELA RUIZ
Visalia
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where my professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
Proven record of reliability and responsibility Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention. Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations. Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ed Supervisor
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Mentored junior staff by providing advice on how to handle challenging situations effectively
- Provided guidance to the team on best practices for completing tasks efficiently and accurately
- Created clear roles and responsibilities for each member of the team based on strengths and weaknesses
- Coached individuals to develop their technical knowledge as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in resolving conflicts between team members
- Resolved problems and escalated high-level issues to supervisor within established timeframes
- Cultivated an environment of trust, respect, collaboration, and accountability among the team members
- Communicated work goals and deadlines to employees to increase productivity and meet project benchmarks
- Monitored workflows to ensure accuracy in data entry processes and provide timely resolutions when issues arise
- Encouraged open dialogue among all employees by creating a safe space for ideas exchange
- Implemented security practices to preserve assets and minimize liabilities
Trauma Team Lead / Stroke Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
- Closely monitored E.R Patients, alert Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status
- Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol
- Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients lives
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information
- Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente - LAMC
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergent situations that arose during shift operations
- Ensured proper documentation of all interventions performed in accordance with facility policy
- Demonstrated excellent customer service techniques while interacting with both internal and external customers
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions and evaluations performed according to facility policies and procedures
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
- Delivered compassionate care that was tailored to meet the emotional needs of each patient
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records
- Utilized critical thinking abilities in making decisions related to patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Nomad Nursing
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration
- Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments and interventions
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff
- Performed emergency nursing procedures such as airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and advanced cardiac life support
- Educated families and patients regarding patient conditions and treatment options
RN
California Department Of Corrections
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed emergency life-saving procedures such as CPR when necessary
- Collaborated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in the electronic health record
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent patient needs over less pressing ones
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature regularly during shift hours
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills by managing supplies, equipment, and medication inventory levels efficiently
Registered Nurse
Adventist Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
RN
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Coordinate and plan nursing activities to ensure that patients' care plan is followed properly
- Communicate patients' needs to their doctors and provide constant bedside care
- Deliver direct patient care by assessing patients' physical conditions and working in sync with care plans
- Take and record vitals such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Observe patients for changes in physical or mental conditions and communicate the same to doctors
- Gauge patients' response to medication and ensure that any significant responses or changes are communicated to the head nurse or doctor
- Provide physical and emotional support to patients and their families
- Educate patients on diseases and care plans to make them understand what to expect
- Administer oral medication, injections and IVs by conforming to care plans of each individual patient
- Ensure that patients are provided with the correct type of food and assist them in eating food
- Assist patients with personal needs such as bathing, toileting and grooming
- Handle diagnostic tests administering and ensure that test results are available for doctors' review
- Collect blood and urine samples for testing
- Keep accurate record of patients' conditions such as medical histories and charts
- Lead community workshops as representatives of the facility and educate community members about diseases and treatment options
- Communicate patients' needs to their families or doctors in the event of patients not being able to do so themselves
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, California01.2009
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Newborn care
- At-risk patient care
- Employee Evaluation
- Ear, nose and throat care
- Women's health exams
- Infection control measures
- Patient evaluation
- Neurology awareness
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Collecting vitals
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Emergency Procedures
- Otoscope use
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Patient Management
- Family advocacy
- Lab result interpretation
- Staff supervision
- Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Data Collection
- IV setup
- Patient discharge
- Evaluations
- Chest pain management
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- High level of autonomy
- Physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Foley catheters
- Removing sutures
- Insulin medication assistance
- HIPAA education
- Trauma recovery
- Personal care needs
- Medication distribution
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- RN - 76111
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- MICN
- NIHSS
Charting Systems
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Epic
- Navigator
Awards
Daisy Award
Accomplishments
Daisy Award
Timeline
Ed Supervisor
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente - LAMC
07.2023 - 09.2023
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Nomad Nursing
02.2023 - 04.2023
RN
California Department Of Corrections
10.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Adventist Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2021
Trauma Team Lead / Stroke Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
RN
11.2011 - 05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
- RN - 76111
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- MICN
- NIHSS
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