Rylee Cruz
Parkersburg
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy, I excel in providing empathetic care and fostering positive patient relationships. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail in clinical documentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 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.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Worthington Mental Health
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing administrative burden for medical staff.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Improved patient satisfaction, efficiently managing appointment schedules and reducing wait times.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
Nursing Science
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg, WVSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Specimen collection
- Valid WV driver's license
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Worthington Mental Health
11.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Science
Parkersburg High School
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