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Nicole Ruzzamenti

Mount Vernon

Summary

Dynamic Resident Care Coordinator with a proven track record at Home Place of Oak Harbor, excelling in care planning and staff training. Expert in compassionate caregiving and clinical documentation, enhancing resident quality of life while fostering a positive environment. Advocated for patient rights, ensuring ethical care and safety for all residents.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Care Coordinator

Home Place of Oak Harbor
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
  • Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
  • Managed scheduling, staffing, and budgeting effectively to optimize resource allocation across resident care activities.
  • Provided ongoing staff training to maintain high standards of care and ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Proactively addressed any potential conflicts among staff members or between staff and residents, fostering a positive work environment conducive to quality care.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Education

Aspire Academy
Mount Vernon, WA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
03-2022

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Care planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Resident advocacy
  • Resident documentation

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Resident Care Coordinator

Home Place of Oak Harbor
12.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2024

Aspire Academy

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skagit Valley College

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