Gerwin Ruiz
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced Caregiver with over 10 years of experience in healthcare industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Compassionate Certified Caregiver adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Self-aware professional qualified to distribute medication and manage administration. Expertise in medication administration, patient condition reporting and ingestion instruction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Caregiver/Medication Technician
Paseo Village Assisted Living
Peoria, AZ
08.2015 - Current
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System
Isabela, Philippines04.2011
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Observing responses
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Direct Patient Care
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Responding to emergencies
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Wound care specialist
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- LNA - Licensed Nursing Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- Certified Caregiver
Timeline
Certified Caregiver/Medication Technician
Paseo Village Assisted Living
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System
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