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Racquel Ruiz

Indio

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Desert Home Health
02.2023 - Current
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.

Registered Nurse Tele/PCU

Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

EKG Monitor Technician

Desert Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2023
  • Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips
  • Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care
  • Transcribed patient results and entered into electronic recording system

Medical Assistant

Dr. Charles Gonzales
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment

Medical Assistant Supervisor

Borrego Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results
  • Maintain proper staffing for the entire clinic
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing

West Coast University
Ontario
08-2023

General Education - Pre-Nursing

Mt. San Jacinto Community College
01.2020

Skills

  • Nursing standards compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Workflow optimization
  • Health promotion
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Pain control
  • Healthcare team collaboration
  • Documenting vitals
  • Continuum of care planning
  • Telemetry monitoring

Certification

  • EKG Certificate, 01/01/18
  • BLS- Basic Life Support, 04/01/22
  • ALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Tele/PCU

Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Desert Home Health
02.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dr. Charles Gonzales
06.2020 - 06.2022

Medical Assistant Supervisor

Borrego Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017

EKG Monitor Technician

Desert Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2023

General Education - Pre-Nursing

Mt. San Jacinto Community College

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing

West Coast University

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