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Lynda Ruffolo

Registered Nurse
Kenosha,Wisconsin

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
Kenosha, United States
01.2009 - Current
  • Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
  • Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in EPIC.
  • Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to rEPICevise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse, Rheumatology and Internal Med

Kenosha Medical Center
Kenosha, Wisconsin
05.2002 - 01.2022
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Medical Assistant

Kenosha Medical Center
Kenosha, Wisconsin
02.1996 - 02.1998
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • 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.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.

Medical Assistant/Office Coordinator

Victory Health Enterprise
Lindenhurst, IL
05.1992 - 02.1996
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2008 - 05.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
01.1998 - 01.1998

Vocational Diploma - Medical Assisting

Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI
05.1992 - 05.1992

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

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Quote

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you imagined.
Thoreau

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
01.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cardinal Stritch University
05.2008 - 05.2008

Registered Nurse, Rheumatology and Internal Med

Kenosha Medical Center
05.2002 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
01.1998 - 01.1998

Medical Assistant

Kenosha Medical Center
02.1996 - 02.1998

Medical Assistant/Office Coordinator

Victory Health Enterprise
05.1992 - 02.1996

Vocational Diploma - Medical Assisting

Gateway Technical College
05.1992 - 05.1992

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