Ruth Rehart

Registered Nurse with over 10 years experience, a Texas compact state license and a BSN; bringing a strong background in telemetry, cardiac catheterization lab pre- and post-op care, tele-health coaching, COVID wellness care, and outpatient nursing. I deliver safe, patient-centered care through cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient assessment, medication administration and safety, EHR documentation, and patient education. My approach supports early identification of changes in patient status, clear communication, and prompt intervention.

I also use motivational interviewing and collaboration with physicians and ancillary staff to improve patient understanding, adherence, and care coordination.

RN Cardiac Medical Care PCU Telemetry at St. Joseph Mercy Health Care Hospital (2004-06 – 2007-06)

• Assessed and monitored telemetry rhythms for cardiac patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Collaborated with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure orders were completed safely and on time
• Provided patient education on cardiac conditions and lifestyle changes to support recovery and self-management

RN Cardiac Medical Care Telemetry at Texas Health Resources (2007-08 – 2009-03)

• Monitored telemetry rhythms and promptly communicated changes or abnormalities to the care team
• Tracked cardiovascular status for patients with heart failure and arrhythmias, documenting changes accurately
• Reinforced patient education on cardiac conditions and healthy lifestyle change to support discharge readiness

RN Cardiac Cath Lab, Pre- and Post-Care at Texas Health Resources (2011-10 – 2013-08)

• Admitted patients, reviewed health histories, monitored vital signs and administered sedation medications per protocol
• Collaborated with physicians and ancillary staff to complete orders safely and support procedural flow
• Managed post-procedure access sites, monitored for bleeding and arrhythmias, and prepared patients for discharge

RN COVID Wellness Care at Allyon Staffing (2021-03 – 2022-03)

• Performed COVID testing in a corporate wellness environment to support employee health screening
• Coordinated patient care with nursing staff to maintain effective daily workflow
• Followed infection-control and safety procedures consistently in a high-volume setting

RN Telehealth Care Coach at Circle Link Health (2022-03 – 2022-09)

• Coached clients to set and follow healthy SMART goals during monthly telephone visits
• Assessed patients for new or worsening symptoms and triaged concerns as necessary
• Used empathetic communication and motivational interviewing to support behavior change

Registered Nurse at Total Foot & Ankle Care (2024-09 – 2026-07)

• Collected vital signs and completed patient histories to support provider assessments in an outpatient podiatry clinic
• Documented patient visits accurately in the electronic charting system Tebra
• Prepared exam rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain patient flow and clinic readiness

BSN in Nursing – Brigham Young University (1999 – 2004)

Nurse Coach Certification in Nurse Coaching – The Nurse Coach Collective (2021 – 2021)