Teresa Ruiz
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
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.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Houston Methodist
Sugar Land
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient rooms and treatment areas.
- Transported patients to various departments for scheduled procedures and tests.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Housekeeping
Houston methodist
Sugar Land
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted in daily living activities, including meal preparation and housekeeping.
- Perform light housekeeping duties such as dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted with housekeeping tasks such as stocking supplies or changing linens.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry service and cleaning of common areas.
- Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance for all housekeeping equipment.
- Organized daily activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, and housekeeping tasks.
- Performed daily housekeeping duties, changing bed linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Organized supplies for efficient distribution among housekeeping personnel.
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
Sugar Land
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided personalized service.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise on the sales floor.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Educated customers on promotions and loyalty programs to enhance engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to create attractive product displays.
- Participated in store meetings to discuss sales strategies and performance updates.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Bus driver custodian
Community Council Of Idaho Community Family Clinic
Idaho Falls
04.2001 - 10.2017
- Maintained bus cleanliness and ensured proper functioning of equipment.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities during boarding and disembarking processes.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure passenger security during transit.
- Documented daily route details, including mileage and passenger counts accurately.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
CNA
Turtle& Crain
Idaho Falls
03.2000 - 03.2008
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with mobility and positioning to enhance patient comfort.
- Documented patient information accurately in health records systems.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Teresa Ruiz Escobar
Idaho Falls, IDLanguages
English
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Housekeeping
Houston methodist
03.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 02.2026
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
05.2019 - 11.2021
Bus driver custodian
Community Council Of Idaho Community Family Clinic
04.2001 - 10.2017
CNA
Turtle& Crain
03.2000 - 03.2008
Teresa Ruiz Escobar