Jacqueline M. Ruiz
Summary
Skilled patient care technician offers demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 4 years of healthcare experience. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Seeking employment within your institution to further advance nursing career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative PCT
Edward Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Provided care for LTAC patients on ventilators
MANAGER
Nonna's Pizza & Restaurant
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies / Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Albany, IL2015
Skills
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Active listening skills
- Medical Terminology knowledge
Timeline
Perioperative PCT
Edward Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2023
MANAGER
Nonna's Pizza & Restaurant
11.2015 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies / Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Theodore Roosevelt High School