Ruth Porte
Albertville,MN
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
CentraCare Health Longterm/hospital- Monticello
1013 Hart BLVD Monticello, MN 55362
11.2017 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
CNA, Float Pool
National Staffing Solutions/ Courage Kenny Rehab
925 Semoran BLVD #110A Winter Park FL 32792
11.2021 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
CNA
St. Therese Nursing Home
8000 Bass Lake RD, New Hope MN 55428
08.2012 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Capital Healthcare
1225 Walker RD, Dover DE 19904
07.2009 - 06.2011
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA
Presbyterian Homes Summerwood Of Plymouth
16205 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
03.2006 - 05.2009
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Elder Homestead At Minnetonka
11400 N 4th St, Minnetonka, MN 55343
11.2002 - 03.2009
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CNA
Jones Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55416
05.2001 - 06.2005
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients
- achieve nutritional objectives
- Used equipments such as EZ stand and EZ lifts.
- Followed infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assemblies of God High School
Monrovia, Liberia West Africa07.1997
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional and Social Support
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Nutrition and Diet
- Teamwork
- Team Motivation
- Individual
Cooking and watching movies
I love to cook varieties of food especially holiday when my friends are coming over.
Movie night with my family are fun.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
National Staffing Solutions/ Courage Kenny Rehab
11.2021 - 02.2023
CNA
CentraCare Health Longterm/hospital- Monticello
11.2017 - Current
CNA
St. Therese Nursing Home
08.2012 - 03.2018
CNA
Capital Healthcare
07.2009 - 06.2011
CNA
Presbyterian Homes Summerwood Of Plymouth
03.2006 - 05.2009
CNA
Elder Homestead At Minnetonka
11.2002 - 03.2009
CNA
Jones Harrison Residence
05.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Assemblies of God High School