Cora Ruonavaara
Deer Creek,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at Hadley House, skilled in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Strong record management and communication skills ensure high-quality care and support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Hadley House
Perham, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Supported patients in mobility and rehabilitation exercises to enhance recovery.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas to ensure safe, hygienic environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Trained new staff on patient handling procedures and safety protocols efficiently.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Office Administrator
Vandermay Mechanical
New York Mills, MN
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated office activities to enhance workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for team meetings and client appointments.
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Developed filing systems to streamline document management and retrieval processes.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
Home Health Caregiver
Lake Country
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated office activities to enhance workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for team meetings and client appointments.
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Developed filing systems to streamline document management and retrieval processes.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
Casual Resident Assistant
Vitality
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted residents with daily activities, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Organized and facilitated resident events, enhancing engagement and social interaction.
- Maintained accurate records of resident needs and preferences to improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with staff to develop tailored support plans for individual residents.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient relations
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Records management
- Database administration
- Case management
- Medical record tracking
Timeline
Casual Resident Assistant
Vitality
05.2025 - 10.2025
Home Health Caregiver
Lake Country
02.2025 - 06.2025
Nursing Assistant
Hadley House
06.2023 - Current
Office Administrator
Vandermay Mechanical
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College