LaTonya Ruiz BSN, RN

3701 Quick Hill Rd. Apt.12204

Austin, TX 78728

Cell: 254-371-9371
latonyar17@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
2013 - Present

University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX

Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Education

2009 2010

Texas Tech University, Health Science Center Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science Nursing

2001 2007

Central Texas College - Killeen, TX

Associate of Applied Science Associate Degree Nursing

EXPERIENCE:
02/2015- Current

RN, Intensive Care Unit

Saint Davids North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX
Managed care for critically ill adults with wide variety of diagnoses such as acute
respiratory failure, DKA, stroke, etc.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting ecg rhythm strips.
Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.

12/2014 Current

RN, Med/Surg, ICU

Lighthouse Nursing Agency- Killeen, TX
Manage care for adults with a wide variety of diagnoses in the medical-surgical setting
to ICU acute care.
Provide care to patients in a variety locations on a prn (as needed) basis.

12/2013 Current

RN, Intensive Care Unit

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights - Harker Heights, TX

Managed care for adults with wide variety of diagnoses such as acute respiratory failure
to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting ecg rhythm strips.

05/2013 12/2013

Relief Charge Nurse, Telemetry

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights - Harker Heights, TX

Created assignments, assigned new admissions and discharged patients.

Reconcile patient census to registration and House Supervisor
Served as resource individual for other staff nurses
Assisted in supervising workflow of unit and maintain a safe, patient-centered
environment.

08/2012 12/2013

Performed physical assessments of patients.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Provided patient/family education on topics including basic nutrition, care needs, and
pain management.
Review and analyze lab values and notify physician with critical/abnormal labs.

10/2008 08/2012

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Temple, TX

Rotated positions of staff nurse, team leader or charge nurse on a daily basis depending
upon the needs of the unit.
Served as member of skin care committee for monthly meetings and performed quality
improvement by completing monthly monitors.
Served as main resource individual for skin care on unit.
Completed end of life care training and provided comfort care for those patients.
Served as preceptor/mentor to new employees and nursing students with on unit training.

01/2008 10/2008

Registered Nurse, Telemetry,

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights- Harker Heights, TX

Registered Nurse, Oncology

Seton Medical Center Austin - Austin, TX

Selected to participate in Versant residency program.

Received training and education specific to Oncology unit.
Performed assessments and managed care of Oncology patients before, during and after
chemotherapy.
Documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge
instructions, and follow up care.

Certifications

Texas Registered Nurse active

Advanced Life Support for healthcare providers
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers

Professional Organizations

American Nurses Association

Texas Nurses Association
American Association Of Medical-Surgical Nurses