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Nicole Cruz

Howell Township,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and dependable Home Health Aide specializing in senior care, with a proven ability to support clients with dementia, mobility issues, and chronic illness. Known for a gentle demeanor, patience, and commitment to enhancing quality of life through respectful and attentive caregiving.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Coordinator

Personal Care Medical Associates
05.2022 - Current

Detail-oriented and compassionate administrative coordinator with three years of experience in this position. Supporting physicians and healthcare teams in fast-paced clinical environments. Skilled in managing patient scheduling and medical records. Maintained patient records and schedules provider visits for 30 facilities.


Key skills:

Medical terminology

Knowledge of EHR (PointClickCare and ChartPath)

Scheduling provider visits

HIPPA compliance

Data entry and record keeping

Multitasking and time management

Home Health Aide

Private Care
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Home Health Aide

Private Care
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.

Patient Care Technician

CentraState Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021

Compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician with over 2 years of hands-on experience supporting nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and electronic health records. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and dignity.


Key skills:

Assisted with ADLS’s

Monitoring vital signs

Performing EKG’s

Mobility assistance and patient transport

Infection control procedures

Knowledge of EHR (Soarian and Epic)

Specimen collection

Basic life support/ CPR

Bedside care and hygiene maintenance

Administrative Coordinator

CentraState Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2019

Highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator with 8 years of experience supporting operations in a Labor and Delivery unit. Skilled in patient scheduling, electronic health record systems (EHR), and maintaining compliance with hospital policies. Known for managing fast-paced environments with professionalism and compassion.


  • Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations for a 11-bed labor and delivery unit supporting OB/GYNs,, nurses, and anesthesiologists.
  • Assist in triaging patient inquiries and coordinating urgent admissions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate input of patient data in Epic EHR.
  • Liaise with other hospital departments (NICU, pharmacy, housekeeping) to support smooth patient care.
  • Monitor and maintain unit supplies, ordering through hospital procurement system.


Key skills:

Patient registration and triage support

Soarian EHR management

HIPPA compliance

Medical records and documentation

Supply and inventory management

Interdepartmental communications

Time management

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

High School Diploma - General Studies

Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson, NJ
06.2002

Skills

    Assistance with ADL’s

    Mobility support

    Monitoring vital signs

    Infection control practices

    Empathy and patience

    Emotional support

    Cultural sensitivity

    Documentation and charting

    Time management and reliability

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Private Care
07.2023 - 05.2025

Administrative Coordinator

Personal Care Medical Associates
05.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

Private Care
01.2022 - 11.2024

Patient Care Technician

CentraState Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021

Administrative Coordinator

CentraState Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2019

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Brookdale Community College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Jackson Memorial High School