Teresa Ruiz
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Nurse Assistant with experience in providing high-quality care to patients. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to manage patient needs and comfort as well as maintaining patient hygiene. Demonstrated capability of working effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining empathy and understanding towards patients and their families. Proven track record of going beyond duty requirements to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Houston Methodist
Sugar Land
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and addressed their concerns compassionately.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing assistant duties.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided on a daily basis.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings.
- Performed vital signs monitoring such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored changes in patient symptoms or behavior, reporting any concerns promptly.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to patient needs and requests.
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations concerning the privacy of protected health information.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
Sugar Land
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and organization.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and ensured proper inventory levels.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
lead bus driver
Community Council Of Idaho
Idaho Falls
08.2000 - 10.2017
- Operated buses safely on designated routes for passenger transport.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, disembarking, and luggage handling.
- Enforced safety regulations and policies for passenger well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergencies or incidents during transit operations.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Stocked buses with supplies such as maps, brochures and other materials for passenger use.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
assisting living CNA
turtle & craing
Idaho Falls
02.1998 - 04.2002
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented patient care services accurately in medical records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care procedures.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized patient environments.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Teresa Ruiz Escobar
Idaho Falls, IDSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Professionalism and ethics
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Assisting with mobility
- Hourly rounding
- Patient observation
- CPR/AED
- Monitoring fluids
- Resident care associate
- Community activities
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient positioning
- Patient bathing
- Oral hygiene
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Vital signs
- Patient care technician (NCPCT)
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Able to lift 50 pounds
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Houston Methodist
02.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
08.2019 - 11.2022
lead bus driver
Community Council Of Idaho
08.2000 - 10.2017
assisting living CNA
turtle & craing
02.1998 - 04.2002
Teresa Ruiz Escobar