Isaias Ruiz
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Licensed, Certified Nursing Assistant. 3+ years of experience working in long term care facilities, memory care, assisted living, & private care. Specializing in, hospice, Alzheimer's and dementia, & geriatric care. Emphasizing in mental health, & patient advocacy. Dedicated union member with 1 year experience as a bargaining committee member. Looking to advance in the field of Labor management and Organizing
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/PCA Supervisor
Private Care-Consumer: Joan Keegan
Medfield, MA
04.2020 - Current
- Trained new & existing medical staff. Along with managing schedules of CNA's, HHA''s, & PCA's.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure staff and consumer safety.
- Engaged with healthcare team, partnered with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Nurses.
- Communicated with PCP & Other specialist including rheumatologist, Neurologist, & Orthopedist, Podiatrist on reaching healthcare needs.
- Consulted consumers family on how to achieve new forms of preventative medicine.
- Maintained infection control. I.E observing, reporting, & application of skin breakdown and bacteria regulation.
- Assistance with medication.
- Proper perineal, bladder, and bowel care.
- Performed passive range-of-motion exercises established by Physical Therapist and Occupational therapist.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to consumers liking.
CNA
Blair House Senior Living
Milford, MA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bear Mountain of Sudbury
Sudbury, MA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Refilled oxygen tanks for patients who are on oxygen therapy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Nursing Placement Services
Hopkinton, MA
03.2022 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted with end of care of life while fulfilling emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Optimized quality of life through palliative care.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA08.2021
High School Diploma -
Wilby High School
Waterbury, CT06.2017
Skills
- Bed ulcer Prevention
- Catheter setup & care
- Hoyer lift transport
- Infection Control Procedures
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Appliance and care of ostomy bag
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen collection
- Medical escort
- Vital sign monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Performing passive range-of-motion exercises
- Palliative care
- Safely refilling of oxygen tanks for patients
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA): Bristol Community College- 2021-2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Bristol Community College 2021-2023
- Licensed CNA MA, RI, PA, OK, ME, WV, & CT: Bristol Community College- 2021-2023
- Alzheimer & Dementia: Bristol Community College- 2021-2023
- Mental Health First Aide Certified: 1199SEIU United HealthCare Workers East- 2021-2024
- CPR & First Aid Certified: Cape Cod CPR & First Aid Training-2021-2023
- Basic Life Support certified: American Heart Association- 2023-2025
Professional Experience
1199SEIU Bargaining Committee
- Negotiate an initial collective bargaining agreement with management's representatives
- Attended all negotiating meetings and do the necessary research and fact-finding to ensure that members interest are protected
- Developed surveys that meet bargaining goals, other relevant contracts, & membership feedback.
- Created legal language as a team to finalize a contract that included but not limited to; Fair wages, racial justice, retirement benefits, & holidays.
Timeline
CNA
Blair House Senior Living
10.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bear Mountain of Sudbury
06.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Nursing Placement Services
03.2022 - Current
CNA/PCA Supervisor
Private Care-Consumer: Joan Keegan
04.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Wilby High School
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