Sabrina Ruiz
Somerset
Summary
Exemplary independent judgment. Excellent patient interactions and critical thinking abilities. Demonstrating effective communication and collaboration within teams to deliver safe patient-centered care. Consistently empathetic, actively listens and quickly establishes rapport to deliver excellent care.
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
Medical Assistant
Kidney & Hypertension Center
Somerset
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Registering patients for admission and departure
- Answer phone calls
- Obtaining the patient's vitals
- Confirming coverage for insurance
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Completing patient registration process
- In charge of overseeing the day-to-day activities at the office
- Fax management and copying
Bridal Assistant
The Palace at Somerset Park
Somerset
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Personally inquire with the bride if she needs anything. Carry around a daily schedule for others to view/keep others on track.
Supervisor
The Palace at Somerset Park
Somerset
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Oversees all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, food presentation, serving, and cleanup while focusing on detail and quality presentation and customer service.
- Responsible for training and coaching of the banquet staff.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
American Institute
Somerset, NJ 06.2023 - 08/2024
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- EHR documentation
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient assistance
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Registration processes
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Mobility assistance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Basic nursing care
- Safety protocols
- Professional bedside manner
- Blood glucose testing
- CPR certification
- Emotional support
- Patient education
- Patient observation
Patient Care Knowledge
- Obtain vitals
- Injections, phlebotomy, EKG's and basic lab tests
- Room preparation and equipment sterilization
- Patients' education and answering questions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kidney & Hypertension Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant Certificate -
American Institute
06.2023 - 08/2024
Bridal Assistant
The Palace at Somerset Park
03.2019 - 09.2023
Supervisor
The Palace at Somerset Park
03.2019 - 09.2023