Ruth Pierce is a new graduate nurse pursuing an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing from Cuyahoga Community College with an anticipated graduation date of December 2016. She has clinical experience from rotations at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospital MacDonald Women's Hospital, and Marymount Hospital. Prior to nursing school, she worked as a nursing assistant at Cleveland Clinic and as a phlebotomist at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.

1. Ruth Pierce
3913 West 18th Street
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-856-1235
Ruth.Pierce1@outlook.com
CAREER SUMMARY
New graduate nurse with prior experiences in the healthcare field. Determined, responsible and
compassionate individual. Recognized as a patient-centered caregiver who is able to quickly
develop a therapeutic rapport with patients. Highly trained with substantial experience in
performing dressing changes, administering injections, and data documentation. Noted for
efficiency and providing empathetic nursing care.
EDUCATION
Cuyahoga Community College
2900 College Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Pursing an Associate Degree of Applied Science
Major: Nursing
Anticipated Graduation: December 2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotations-Summary of skills
Clinical experience included providing a variety of care to patients with different cultural
backgrounds. Direct patient care was provided to patients and their families on medical-surgical,
psychiatric, obstetric, and pediatrics units. All aspects of nursing care were provided to each
patient and their families with the understanding that improving quality of life is a top priority.
Observational experiences included labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care unit, and surgery.
 Acquired experience using electronic medical records such as EPIC and UHCare
 Learned to be proficient in skills required to provide quality nursing care
 Received great feedback from facility and staff on the units.
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION 04/16-05/16
Cleveland, OH
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MACDONALD WOMEN’S HOSPITAL 03/16-04/16
Cleveland, OH
MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL 01/16—02/16
Garfield Heights, OH

2. Ruth Pierce 2
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION 09/15-12/15
Cleveland, OH
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION 01/15-05/15
Cleveland, OH
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 2012-2014
Nursing Assistant
 Provide hands-on, patient-focused care, centered on the patient’s basic needs.
 Created a safe environment for patients to ask questions, discuss their concerns, and feel
more comfortable during their time in the hospital.
 Took patient vitals and recorded necessary information with accuracy and attention to
detail.
 Assisted patients with hygiene routine while treating the patient with hygiene and dignity.
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 2011-2012
Phlebotomist
 Accurately collected blood by venipuncture and capillary technique, urine drug screen
collections, and paternity collections.
 Quality assurance and Controls
 Blood handling and blood specimen storage
 Centrifugation
 Medical Record Review