Elizabeth A. Ruben, MSN, CPNP
P.O. Box ****, El Granada, CA 94018
Telephone: 650-***-**** Email: addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORIA, San Francisco, CA
Master of Science. Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Adolescent Leadership Internship, Department of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA.
UNIVERITY OF CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, CA
Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
UNIVERISTY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: Cum Laude and Honors Scholar
Experience
07/2018 – 05/2020 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – PAMF – Los Gatos Pediatrics. 15400 Los Gatos
Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032. Primary care of Pediatric patients. Focused on education of families and staff. Initiated innovated program that streamlined care of the newborn, deceased provider burn-out and increased parental competency in the care of their newborn. Also provided inpatient staff education, community provider education, and marketing
Nutritional education for well and chronically ill child
Development of new programs to improved clinical outcomes, patient experience and provider job satisfaction.
Prior Authorization lead and case management for medical complex patients.
The essential
01/2013 – 05/2018 Pediatric GI Nurse Practitioner: (Stanford Children Health at CPMC, Pediatric GI. 3801 Sacramento St. 216. San Francisco, CA 94118)
Out and inpatient coverage of pediatric GI patients. Did pre and post liver transplant care. Coordinated care for multiple organ transplanted pediatric patients including lung transplant. Staff and provider education in outpatient, Pediatric floor, PICU, NICU and ED.
Facilitated departmental transition from Sutter’s Pediatric Specialty practice to Stanford Children’s Health by assisting on boarding of staff and practitioners, updating health care systems including EHR and clinical guidelines
Extensive case management of the medically complex patient and prior authorization lead for medically complex cases.
Liaison for community providers, ancillary services and inpatient departments.
Nutritional education for chronically ill patient and the medically complex
09/2009 –01/2013 Pediatric GI Nurse Practitioner: Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation at CPMC. Pediatrics. 3700 California St. San Francisco, CA 94118.
Out and inpatient coverage of pediatric GI patients. Did pre and post liver transplant care. Coordinated care for multiple organ transplanted pediatric patients including lung transplant. .Staff and provider education in outpatient, Pediatric floor, PICU, NICU and ED.
Extensive case management of the medically complex patient and prior authorization lead for medically complex cases.
Liaison for community providers, ancillary services and inpatient departments.
patient
Nutritional education for chronically ill patient and the medically complex
06/2007 – 09/2009 Pediatric GI Nurse Practitioner: Children’s Hospital Oakland. Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Inpatient coverage of pediatric gastroenterology patient in the Pediatric, PICU, NICU and rehabilitated ward, and ED. Patent, parent, staff and provider education.
Innovated and developed the first inpatient Advance Practice Clinician (NP) role for specialty care.
Innovated and developed first hospital transition outpatient clinic for the medically complex patient including transplanted patients within the pediatric gastroenterology department
Extensive case management of the medically complex patient
Nutritional education for chronically ill patient and the medically complex
02/2005-06/2007 Pediatric Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner: Bay Area Pediatric Pulmonary
Provided both inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonary care. Worked with lung transplanted patient, chronic lung disease including cystic fibrosis.
Developed outpatient hospital follow up clinic for the medically complex patient. Extensive case management for the medically complex patient
Education of patient, family, staff, providers regarding medically complex pulmonary patient.
1/2005 – 06/2007 Pediatric Well Baby Nurse Practitioner: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco: Well Baby Service.
Evaluation and treatment of newborn infants on postpartum floor, family education, discharge exams, planning, and coordination
08/2006 – 06/2007 Pediatric CNS: California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
Interim position as Pediatric CNS within PICU and Pediatric ward:
Education of staff and provider. Developed first Asthma Action Plan to be use inpatient and to create outpatient care plan for recently hospitalized acute and chronic asthmatic patients
Extensive nutrition education related to chronically ill patient. Education of staff and families
Worked closely with interdisciplinary team to build new programs and education for staff, providers, and community
Develop Asthma Action Plan, Parent Education Materials aimed at Pulmonary and GI Diagnoses, Planning Board for CCS credential for new PICU and Pediatric facilities
09/2002 – 08/2006 Staff Nurse, Pediatric Unit, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
Charge and staff nurse of general care pediatric floor. Twenty-four bed ward in a pediatric tertiary care facility. Medical, Surgical, and Oncology pediatric patient care
06/2001 – 09/2002 Staff Nurse, Pediatric Home Hospice and Palliative Care, Comfort for Kids, Concord, CA.
Providing in-home nursing care (palliative and hospice) for children working in a multi-disciplinary team
09/1999 – 06/2001 Staff Nurse, Pediatric Surgical Unit, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto, CA.
Charge and staff nurse in post-surgical ward 3E
Licensure and Certifications
oRegistered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing: 557887 exp 9/30/2020
oFurnishing/NP Certificate, California Board of Registered Nursing: 15460 exp 9/30/2020
oDEA : MR1536258 EXP 4/30/2024
oCertified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from PNCB: 200503336 exp 2/28/21
oBLS and PALS certified: American Heart Association: exp 11/2021
oCCS paneled
oNPI : 162*******
oCertified Lactation Educator: Evergreen Perinatal
Professional Affiliations
oNorth American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Hepatology (NASPGNAH)
oThe Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN)
oNational Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
oAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Volunteer
oRotaplast International: Pre and post operative PNP. A non-profit, humanitarian organization providing free reconstructive operations and treatment for children in need worldwide.
oRotaCare Bay Area (Half Moon Bay Clinic): RN A free clinic providing primary healthcare for the uninsured.
oAmerican Legion: Daughters of the American Legion Post 474. Provides community support for veterans that live on the San Mateo Coast Side and greater Bay Area.
References
Jennifer Burgis, MD. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. 415-***-****.
Eric Hassall, MD. Pediatric Gastroenterology. California Pacific Medical Center, Emeritus. 415-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
J. Antonio Quirós MD. Associate Chair, Women and Children’s Services. Valley Medical Group. Clinical Professor of Pediatrics. Icahn School of Medicine. Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. 415-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Elizabeth Gleghorn, MD. Chief of Pediatric Gastroeneterology and Nutrition. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. 510-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Hanarang Kim, RN, CPNP. Pediatrics . Palo Alto Medical Foundation Medical Group. Camino Division. 415 939- 6281. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Rebecca Fazilat, MD. Pediatrics. Board of Palo Alto Medical Foundation Medical Group. 650-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Wendy Bick-Ling Wong, MD. Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology. Palo Alto Medical Foundation Camino Division. 650-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com.
Monica Vanessa Eneriz Wiemer, MD. Pediatrics. Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Camino Division. 650-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Luanne Linnard-Palmer, RN, MSN, EdD, CPN. Associate Professor Dominican College School of Nursing, Santa Rosa, CA. 415-***-****. addow9@r.postjobfree.com
Letters of references upon request.