Scott Ruf

Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Managed patient schedules and follow-up appointments effectively.

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology. Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries. Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.

Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.

Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 26-bed medical-surgical unit with an emphasis on oncology, urology and gastrointestinal post-operative patients. Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accelerated program, completed in December 2019.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, completed in December 2015.