Ruth Saintvilus
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health North Shore LIJ -Forest Hills Hospital
2023.06 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center
2022.08 - 2022.11
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Queens
2016.09 - 2022.08
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Rego Park, NY12.2025
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Mobility Devices
- Patient Admission
- Patient Safety
- Patient Rounds
- Performing EKGs
- Lab Specimens and Collections
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- EKG & PHLEBOTOMY Certificate
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health North Shore LIJ -Forest Hills Hospital
2023.06 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.04
Patient Care Assistant
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center
2022.08 - 2022.11
Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Queens
2016.09 - 2022.08
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- EKG & PHLEBOTOMY Certificate
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
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