Ariela Ruci
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to deliver patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Passionate about building meaningful connections with patients while providing safe, evidence based care. Eager to grow both clinically and professionally, while contributing strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to excellence within the healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical assistant & Scribe
ODA
Brooklyn, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Established a trusting relationship with each patient and ensured comfort.
- • Assessed the patients with their vital signs.
- • Assisted physicians with lab work and EKGS.
- • Recording patients Medical History and charting.
- • Assisted in preparing exam rooms to ensure all necessary equipment and supplies were stocked and ready prior to patient visits.
- • Document patients visits in chart.
- • Assess the physician with debridements of the wound and dressing changes.
- • Assess with wound assessments, measurements and descriptions of the wound.
- • Assisted in tracking wound progression over time.
- • Ensured supplies were ready in rooms.
Manager
LabQ Diagnostic
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Resolved any concerns with pick-ups, deliveries, and various blood and COVID test types by speaking with medical offices
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
Receptionist
LabQ Diagnostic
Brooklyn, New York
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered PCR swabs for COVID19 testing
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Maintained consistent patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA protocols by using encryption software.
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients as part of check-in process.
- Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
- Gathered patient records for provider.
Shadowing Student
Dr. Murray Jonas Infectious Disease
Brooklyn, New York
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Learned new methods, processes and procedures for research and writing.
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth.
- Helped to perform common and skilled procedures.
- Updated personal notes and permanent records with observational and anecdotal details.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY 09.2024 - 04.2026
Rotations
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2025 - 04.2026
Rotations
Staten Island Psychiatric Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
Rotations
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
03.2025 - 04.2025
Rotations
Staten Island University
06.2025 - 12.2025
Skills
- Fluent in Albanian
- Certified Phlebotomist & EKG Tech
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) documentation and medical charting
- Strong clinical documentation skills from medical scribing experience
- Knowledge of patient assessment, vital signs, and basic clinical procedures
- Experience assisting with patient exams, procedures, and bedside care
- Ability to anticipate provider needs and support workflow efficiency
- Excellent medical terminology and clinical communication skills
- Strong multitasking and time-management in fast-paced healthcare settings
- Patient-centered care with a focus on empathy and therapeutic communication
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and safety standards
- Skilled in obtaining patient histories and accurate data collection
- Team collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff
Timeline
Rotations
Staten Island Psychiatric Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
Rotations
Staten Island University
06.2025 - 12.2025
Rotations
Richmond University Medical Center
05.2025 - 04.2026
Rotations
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
03.2025 - 04.2025
Medical assistant & Scribe
ODA
09.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
09.2024 - 04.2026
Manager
LabQ Diagnostic
06.2022 - 11.2023
Shadowing Student
Dr. Murray Jonas Infectious Disease
06.2021 - 07.2021
Receptionist
LabQ Diagnostic
02.2021 - 06.2022