Fabiola Ruvalcaba
Shorewood
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
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nova Staff Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Medical Assistant
CHICAGO FAMILY Health Center
03.2015 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Obtained the client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL03.2024
Skills
- Transfer Techniques
- Medical office administration
- Supporting personal needs
- Conducting intakes
- Quality Assurance
- Bathing Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Care Quality
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Safety Precautions
- Oral Hygiene
- Positioning Patients
- Ambulation Assistance
- CPR/AED
- Patient Care
- Vital signs
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nova Staff Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
CHICAGO FAMILY Health Center
03.2015 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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