Ruth Estrada
Bountiful,Utah
Summary
Previous Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in hospital settings since 2019, delivering patient-centered care under the guidance of registered nurses. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability as a float CNA at the University of Utah for five years, quickly learning to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to maintaining patient safety while fostering a compassionate healthcare environment. Recently obtained a Registered Nurse license.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Apprentice
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options
CNA
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Care for patients under care of registered nurses
- Work in different settings that include twenty-two inpatient units ranging from intensive care units, maternal newborn care, and medical surgical floors
- Daily tasks include bathing, taking vital signs, helping patients ambulate, helping with activities of daily living, collect specimens, and using a charting system to document on a computer everything that is done
- Report changes in patient conditions to registered nurse
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care is delivered at all times
- Participate in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices
CNA
Sunshine Terrace
Logan, UT
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Long term care working with the elderly in memory care
- Daily job tasks included bathing, feeding residents, changing residents, and assisting them with other daily living tasks
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a nursing home setting
- Ensured safety of residents through proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
Education
Associates - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Diploma -
Logan High School
05.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Compassionate Communication
- Patient Relations
- Collecting Specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Quick Problem Solver
- Fluent in Spanish
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- RQI/BLS
- Registered Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Apprentice
University of Utah Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
CNA
University of Utah Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2024
CNA
Sunshine Terrace
05.2018 - 06.2019
Associates - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Diploma -
Logan High School
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