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Ruth Gonzalez

Dayton,OH

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled bilingual healthcare professional (English/Spanish) with extensive experience in patient care, surgical support, and clinical research. Adept at delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in hospital and surgical settings while ensuring safety, comfort, and strict adherence to healthcare protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance workflow efficiency, support patient recovery, and improve overall care outcomes. Committed to excellence in healthcare through meticulous attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a strong dedication to patient advocacy. Recognized for fostering an empathetic and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and clinical practice.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Patient Care Assistant

Kettering Medical Center
Dayton, OH
08.2020 - Current
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Assisted surgeons by efficiently managing instruments, ensuring smooth surgical operations.
  • Transported specimens and blood, facilitating complex procedures with precision.
  • Maintained accurate procedural documentation, supporting effective surgical supply management.
  • Coordinated with surgical teams to optimise operating room efficiency, ensuring timely procedures and enhancing patient care

outcomes.

  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.

Financial Aid Assistant

Oakwood University Chemistry Department
Huntsville, AL
08.2015 - 02.2020
  • Assisted students with completing complex financial aid forms, ensuring timely submission and accurate data entry.
  • Worked closely with admissions staff to identify high-need applicants who could benefit from additional institutional support through scholarships or grants.
  • Coordinated campus-wide events promoting the benefits of financial aid, increasing overall application rates.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop efficient systems for managing financial aid applications, resulting in improved response times.
  • Increased student satisfaction by providing clear and concise information on available financial aid options.
  • Guided students through financial aid processes, by completing necessary forms and updating account records.

Translator

Oakwood College Seventh Day
Huntsville, AL
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Translated from person to person, and documents from Language to Language.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.

Nursing Assistant Intern

Lamar Rehabilitation Center
Lumberton, MS
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, adapting communication style as needed for optimal understanding and rapport building.
  • Supported patients during difficult emotional moments, demonstrating empathy and understanding in challenging situations.
  • Facilitated patient mobility, contributing to quicker recovery times.
  • Ensured a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Assisted nurses with daily tasks, streamlining workflow for increased efficiency.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
04.2020

Associate Of Arts - Painting, Design And Photography

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
04.2020

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)
  • Medical terminology
  • Safety protocols
  • Goal setting
  • Room preparation
  • Basic life support
  • Nursing assistance
  • Infection control
  • Time management

Certification

Basic Life Support

Training

Lacer Operator

Scope operator

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Surgical Patient Care Assistant

Kettering Medical Center
08.2020 - Current

Translator

Oakwood College Seventh Day
08.2016 - 12.2019

Financial Aid Assistant

Oakwood University Chemistry Department
08.2015 - 02.2020

Nursing Assistant Intern

Lamar Rehabilitation Center
08.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Oakwood University

Associate Of Arts - Painting, Design And Photography

Oakwood University
Ruth Gonzalez