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Kennedy Ruggiero

Arlington

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with experience in Labor and Delivery at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and Medical-Surgical care at Brooke Army Medical Center. Skilled in patient assessment and labor management, delivering comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Proven leader with a track record of training over 291 staff members in bedside care protocols. Dedicated to providing compassionate, safe, and effective care in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with labor and delivery while ensuring safety for mother and infant
  • Monitored vital signs and responded to abnormalities promptly
  • Educated patients on childbirth options and labor expectations
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during labor
  • Managed triage, patient intake, and prioritization
  • Served as circulating nurse for scheduled and emergency C-sections
  • Delivered postpartum care through assessments and patient education

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Carl Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Hood
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Completed a 14-week Army course focused on obstetric and gynecologic nursing, with comprehensive training in the care of women, neonates, and families across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, and gynecological settings.
  • Gained experience applicable to clinical areas, including labor and delivery, OB/GYN clinics, mother/baby units, newborn nurseries, and antepartum diagnostic care.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provide comprehensive care in a high-acuity, fast-paced DOD facility, specializing in orthopedic post-op care, including pin care, wound management, and pain control., and pain control
  • Apply critical thinking to manage diverse patient populations and resolve complex clinical situations
  • Led 15-member MedSurg Simulation Committee; training 291 staff.
  • Coordinated Army College Nurse Internship Program, mentoring 24 future Army Nurse Corps officers

Education

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Patient assessment and care
  • Labor management
  • Operating room circulation
  • Postpartum support

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Telemetry and IV ultrasound certification

BLS, ALS, TNCC, TCMC, TCCC, STABLE, ECO, NRP certifications

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Carl Darnall Army Medical Center
09.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Brooke Army Medical Center
08.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Tampa
Kennedy Ruggiero