Amy Ruger
Carl Junction,MO
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Over ten years of experience in rehabilitation, skilled care, long-term care, memory care, and experience in performing wound care under the direct supervision of medical staff. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Joplin Gardens
Joplin, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observed infection control policies while providing direct patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when transferring, lifting, positioning or ambulating patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output accurately throughout shift.
Certified Nurse Aide
Wildwood Ranch
Joplin, MO
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Developed relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed infection control policies while providing direct patient care.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted with procedures such as wound cleaning, catheter insertion and enemas.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported therapists with splinting, bracing and casting and provided care instructions to patients.
Medical Office Receptionist
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galena High
Galena, KS 6673905-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NESkills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Care Plan Implementation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Responding to Emergencies
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Quick Problem Solver
- Compassionate
- Reliable Transportation
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Adaptable
Certification
- Certification for Nurse Aide
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Joplin Gardens
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Wildwood Ranch
09.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Office Receptionist
Freeman Health System
07.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Galena High
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Southeast Community College Area
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