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Dammeon Ruffin

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Diligent about patient safety and patient wellness. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills seeking LPN position with an opportunity for growth and advancement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Floor Nurse

Chateau Living Center
Kenner, LA
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Initiated orders for laboratory tests or imaging studies per physician request.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids and medications, and provided basic nursing care.
  • Conducted routine rounds on assigned patients ensuring their comfort level is maintained throughout the shift.
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely.
  • Performed wound care management such as dressing changes and suture removal.
  • Counseled families in end-of-life planning options when appropriate.
  • Assessed patient pain levels using various scales then implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.

Associate

A & Kola Adult Video Store
New Orleans, LA
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Mentored and coached other team members to meet daily sales goals.
  • Educated new hires on company policies and procedures by designing and developing training program.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt
New Orleans, LA
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
  • Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.

Patient Escort

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
03.2013 - 06.2013
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.
  • Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.

Associate

A & Kola Adult Video Store
New Orleans, LA
12.2007 - 06.2009
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Mentored and coached other team members to meet daily sales goals.
  • Educated new hires on company policies and procedures by designing and developing training program.
  • Provided quotes to customers for purchase of products.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
  • Created and built custom project plans and deliverables for customers to satisfy quality, time and budget.

Patient Escort

Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans, LA
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.
  • Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
  • Identified malfunctioning ambulatory equipment to report to appropriate department for repair or replacement.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.

Patient Escort

Charity Hospital Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
03.2001 - 08.2005
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.
  • Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
  • Identified malfunctioning ambulatory equipment to report to appropriate department for repair or replacement.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.

Education

Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
12.2022

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy Senior High School
New Orleans, LA
05.1996

Skills

  • Intravenous Medications
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Wound Dressing
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medical History Documenting
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Seizure Precautions
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Management
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Administering Immunizations

Certification

  • Licensed PN - 3600 Hours of clinical experience
  • Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation

Timeline

LPN Floor Nurse

Chateau Living Center
06.2023 - 04.2025

Associate

A & Kola Adult Video Store
04.2021 - 06.2023

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt
01.2014 - 05.2014

Patient Escort

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
03.2013 - 06.2013

Associate

A & Kola Adult Video Store
12.2007 - 06.2009

Patient Escort

Touro Infirmary Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2007

Patient Escort

Charity Hospital Of New Orleans
03.2001 - 08.2005

Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing

Delgado Community College

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy Senior High School

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