Claudia Ruiz
Dublin,NH
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Highland Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Providing personal hygiene, such as bathing and dressing
- Taking vital signs and reporting to nurses or doctors
- Providing physical support, such as moving and repositioning patients
- Providing emotional support and compassion
- Providing dietary care and feeding
- Cleaning rooms and making beds
- Setting up medical equipment and tools
- Responding to calls for assistance
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to ED patients in hospital facility.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
Education
GED -
Hayward Adult School
Hayward, CA06.2014
Skills
- bilingual spanish /english
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Transfers
- Transporting patients
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Shared governance
- Activity Coordination
- Adaptable
- Supporting personal needs
- Collecting vital signs
- Activity Planning
- Recording vital signs
- Preparing meals
- Bedside manner
- Ambulation Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Patient relationship building
- End of life care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Trustworthy companion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Outpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- CNA Certification
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Injury Prevention
- Supply Restocking
- Catheter Care
- Universal Precautions
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Interpersonal Communication
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Highland Hospital
03.2017 - Current
CNA
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
GED -
Hayward Adult School