Ruth Sherline Val
Lowell,MA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Blaire House of Tewksbury, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail, ensuring dignity and independence. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering individualized support and fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Blaire House of Tewksbury
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs,
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
Map Certification
Hands-on Community Care School
Billerica, MA06.2025
GED
Aviso Adult High School
Lowell, MA07.2024
Nursing Assistant
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA03.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Medication administration
- Valid state driver's license
Certification
Nursing assistant
Map Certified
Timeline
CNA
Blaire House of Tewksbury
07.2024 - Current
Map Certification
Hands-on Community Care School
GED
Aviso Adult High School
Nursing Assistant
Middlesex Community College