Jocelyn Ruiz
Tucson
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with over five years in diverse emergency care settings, including a Level III Trauma Center. Expertise in rapid assessment, emergency stabilization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication with varied patient populations. Pursuing further education as a Family Nurse Practitioner to advance clinical capabilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Administered patient care, including medication and treatment protocols, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and contributing to patient safety.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' health status in triage, identifying potential complications to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff in best practices, fostering skill development and improving overall patient care quality.
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through evidence-based practice.
- Upheld professional ethics and advocated for patients' needs, ensuring age-appropriate care.
- Utilized critical thinking and teamwork to manage time effectively, ensuring timely patient care.
- Triaged patients by taking medical histories, recording vital signs, and documenting concerns, facilitating physician-directed care.
Registered Nurse
Arizona Urology Surgery Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and injections prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosage and patient understanding of medication regimens.
- Assisted physicians and nurse practitioners during medical procedures and examinations, including catheter placements and post-operative care, contributing to quality patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments, serving as liaison between patients, physicians, and office staff to ensure seamless communication.
Emergency Department Technician
Tucson Medical Center
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Participated in emergency codes to provide immediate patient care.
- Executed tasks delegated by RN and PA to support efficient patient care.
- Conducted initial, repeat, and orthostatic vital sign measurements to monitor patient status.
- Performed electrocardiogram testing (EKG) to assist in patient diagnosis.
- Performed phlebotomy to collect blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Applied monitor leads and collected specimens to ensure accurate patient monitoring.
- Advanced skills and functions: Where state statute permits, performs blood glucose testing;
- Participated in trainings to de-escalate patients.
- Using the Utilized the EPIC system for efficient patient record management.
High Needs Case Manager
Arizona Children’s Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Facilitated Child Family Team Meetings and therapy groups, educating families on prevention and coping skills to enhance client support.
- Submitted referrals for services and levels of care, ensuring timely access to necessary resources for DCS or guardian requests.
- Coordinate with care team and inform them about clients care and services (Ex. CRC, behavior health hospitals, DCS
- Assist with scheduling and providing updates to DNP prior to medication reviews.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports for each client.
- Tutor students and help them with creating resumes and finding a job.
- Measured and recorded vital signs for pediatric patients under supervision of medical assistant. for children with MA’s supervision
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - BSN
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, AZ12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish translation and Interpretation, minor in Public health
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ06-2018
Skills
- Ultrasound IV trained
- Triage (ESI)
- EHR (Epic, Cerner)
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS cert, TNCC, ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dominican Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Arizona Urology Surgery Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
Emergency Department Technician
Tucson Medical Center
07.2022 - 01.2024
High Needs Case Manager
Arizona Children’s Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - BSN
Arizona College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish translation and Interpretation, minor in Public health
University of Arizona