Kimberly Ruffins
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Treemont Healthcare & Rehab Center, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions, ensuring dignity and wellbeing. Reliable team player dedicated to maintaining high standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Treemont Healthcare & Rehab Center
05.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Dispatcher
Pathology Resource Network
05.2023 - Current
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of specimens and supplies.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Trained new dispatchers on company protocols, contributing to a well-prepared team of professionals.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Security Officer
Job1USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Phlebotomist
Willis Knighton Bossier
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Direct Service Worker
Sincere Client Care
11.2010 - 05.2018
- Promoted independence among clients through teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
- Enhanced client safety by diligently monitoring their well-being and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Coordinated recreational activities that promoted socialization among peers while also improving overall mental health for participating clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families, fostering strong relationships and keeping everyone informed of progress or changes in care plans.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA12-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA07-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Remington College
Shreveport, LA05-2011
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School
Shreveport, LA05-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Treemont Healthcare & Rehab Center
05.2024 - Current
Dispatcher
Pathology Resource Network
05.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Job1USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Phlebotomist
Willis Knighton Bossier
05.2018 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
Direct Service Worker
Sincere Client Care
11.2010 - 05.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Bossier Parish Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Southern University At Shreveport
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School
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