Ruby S. Sanders

• Monitored patient responses after administering medications via: oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care
• Monitored cardiac rhythms using advanced telemetry systems to ensure patient safety.

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Administer immunizations during well check visits.

• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Administer injections to patients with doctors orders.
• Bloods draws.
• Perform EKGs
• Wound care
• Perform POC Strep test, HCG test, urinalysis in office.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

• Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurse's informed of changes.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Conducted EKG's as requested.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

In the Senior Behavioral Health Unit (GeroPsych) my key responsibilities are: Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care. Perform vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure. Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding. Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate.

• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing

• This was a 1:1 patient care in both Adult and Gero Mental Health
• Assists with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, ambulating, transferring, elimination needs and therapeutic program participation of psychiatric patients.
• Assists in maintaining program functions including meal supervision and patient safety checks.
• Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
• Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
• Participates in developing plans for meeting daily care needs of patients as determined by care plan.

Contributed to ongoing research in the Human Experiences and Affective Development Lab, using cognitive neuroscience methods in adolescents. Key responsibility was to translate the process to native Spanish speakers including parents and adolescents.