Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Strengths
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Ruth Kabue

Lee's Summit

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab & Nursing Center, excelling in long-term care and wound management. Compassionate RN Floor Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include strong clinical skills, the ability to multitask, exceptional communication, and a commitment to patient safety. Experience includes managing patient care teams, collaborating with diverse healthcare professionals, and contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse – Long-Term Care Unit

Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab & Nursing Center
Lees Summit
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide daily nursing care for residents in a 40-bed long-term care unit.
  • Supervise CNAs and ensure accurate documentation, medication administration, and care plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address resident needs and improve care outcomes.
  • Serve as a mentor to new nurses and assist with training and orientation.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.

RN Staff Nurse

Wilshire at Lakewood
Lees Summit
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Delivered direct patient care, including wound care under supervision of wound nurse manager, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Supported residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity and respect.
  • Communicated with families and providers regarding patient progress and needs.

LPN Charge Nurse

Bickford Assisted Living
Mission
06.2018 - 04.2021
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.

Cmt/cna

Delmar Gardens
Overland Park
07.2010 - 08.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
12.2025

Associate Degree - Nursing (RN)

Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS
12.2022

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing (LPN)

Donelly College
Kansas City, KS
12.2017

Skills

  • Long-Term Care & Rehab
  • Wound Care & Medication Administration
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Culturally Competent Care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Wound care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Missouri, Active
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Missouri, Active
  • BLS Certification, American Heart Association, Current

Clinical Strengths

  • Long-Term Care & Rehab
  • Wound Care & Medication Administration
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Culturally Competent Care

Timeline

Charge Nurse – Long-Term Care Unit

Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab & Nursing Center
01.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Bickford Assisted Living
06.2018 - 04.2021

RN Staff Nurse

Wilshire at Lakewood
01.2017 - 01.2022

Cmt/cna

Delmar Gardens
07.2010 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Northwest Missouri State University

Associate Degree - Nursing (RN)

Donnelly College

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing (LPN)

Donelly College
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