Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Marisol Ruiz

*************@*****.*** 325-***-**** Copperas Cove, Tx 76522

Summary

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.

Skills

Infection control procedures

Electronic Charting

Patient Lifting

Patient Relations

Direct Patient Care

Medical terminology knowledge

Monitoring fluids

Mobility Assistance

Condition Monitoring

Patient-focused care

Toileting assistance

HIPAA Compliance

Collecting specimens

Ambulation Assistance

Bedside manner

Family support and assistance

Responding to emergencies

Range of motion exercises

Helping with medication

Feeding Assistance

Geriatric Care

Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant, Oaks Nursing Center, Burnet, Texas Feb 2024- Current

Assisted residents in their daily activities, including meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, as well as dressing and grooming.

Assisted with sanitary and permitted wound care.

Reported concerns to Administration and Human Resources.

Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.

Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Cashier; The Ups Store, Austin, Texas 05/2023 – 02/2024

Notary for the State of Texas.

Assist with making and creating packages to ship via UPS and USPS.

Assist customers with document service.

Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous customer service.

The position requires standing, bending, and reaching.

Frequent lifting of 1 to 5 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40-50 pounds.

Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.

Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.

Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.

Cashier; Pac-Ship & More; Kingsland, Texas 10/2021- 05/2023

Notaries for the State of Texas.

Ship via UPS, FedEx, and USPS packages.

Rent U-Hauls.

Assist with making and creating packages to ship

Assist with restocking and inventory.

Research, typing, and faxing as well.

Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.

Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.

Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.

Nurses Aide; The Brixton at Horseshoe Bay; Horseshoe Bay, Texas 09/2022 – 05/2023

Provided care to each individual.

Assisted residents in their daily activities including meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, as well as dressing and grooming

Assisted with sanitary and permitted wound care

Assisted nurses within my ability to do so

Reported concerns to Administration and Human Resources.

Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior, reporting any changes to the nursing staff.

Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs in a timely manner.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.

Helped transfer patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using appropriate safety techniques.

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Performed light housekeeping duties such as cleaning bathrooms, dusting furniture, changing curtains and linens.

Nurses Aide; Kingsland Hills Care Center; Kingsland, Texas 09/2021- 06/2022

Assisted with wound care and replacement.

Assisted with COVID-positive residents.

Commended effective team collaboration, patient relations, and patient care.

Adhered to safety guidelines, completed monthly training.

Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.

Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior, reporting any changes to the nursing staff.

Provided basic patient care, including bathing and feeding.

Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs in a timely manner.

Helped transfer patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using appropriate safety techniques.

Greeted visitors in a friendly manner; provided directions when needed.

Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.

Assisted with ambulation of patients within the facility or outside areas as required.

Nurses Aide, Granite Mesa; Marble Falls, Texas 04/2020- 04/2021

Provided care to each individual

Assisted residents in their daily activities, including meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, as well as dressing and grooming.

Assisted with cleaning residents' rooms and bathrooms.

Assisted with sanitary and permitted wound care

Assisted with families' needs and concerns within my ability to do so.

Assisted nurses within my ability to do so

Reported concerns to Administration and Human Resources.

Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior, reporting any changes to the nursing staff.

Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs in a timely manner.

Helped transfer patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using appropriate safety techniques.

Kept rooms clean and orderly; changed linens; stocked supplies.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.

Team Leader, Burgers of Beaumont; Burnet, Texas 05/2019- 03/2020

Greeted guests as they walked into the restaurant.

Answered any questions and made suggestions.

I listened to their needs and made sure they were fulfilled, regardless of what it takes.

I cleaned and restocked as needed.

I made sure the team members were cleaning, restocking, and doing hourly parking lot checks.

I made sure labor is where it needed to be, and everyone had their break.

Answered any calls or complaints we may have gotten and made sure that everyone left satisfied.

If they weren't, I would provide Corporate's phone number for them.

Helped in every section of the restaurant and took initiative of going out of my way to make sure everything is as it should be before I leave at the end of the day.

Come in to give an extra helping hand on days where we are short-staffed.

Listened and got to know all the employees, so they feel safe enough to come to me with whatever was bothering them.

Sales Associate, Ross Dress for Less; Marble Falls, Texas 03/2019- 04/2019

I greeted every shopper as they walked in and kept them up to date with the latest fashions.

Answered any questions someone may have.

Gave my full attention, listened to their needs, and helped in any way needed.

I worked in the fitting room as well as at the register.

I assisted in restocking our inventory.

Kept the aisles and shelves organized and clean.

I also returned items to the respected places.

Made sure any broken glass or liquids were cleaned up before anyone got hurt.

Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.

Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.

Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.

Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.

Hostess, Chili’s Bar & Grill; Marble Falls, Texas 11/2018- 02/2019

I greeted every person who came in, as well as seated them accordingly and accommodated any need they had before their waitress would arrive at the table.

I assisted waiters and waitresses in cleaning their tables and prepping them for large parties.

I assisted the back house as well by taking orders and drinks to the patrons.

Trained new employees.

Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.

Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.

Accurately recorded customer information into reservation system.

Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.

Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.

Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.

Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.

Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.

Customer Service, Burgers of Beaumont; Burnet, Texas 04/ 2017-07/2018

I greeted every customer as they walked into the restaurant.

Made suggestions on and offered my opinion when asked about a certain product.

I learned every section of the kitchen, including the grill, and how to put away our trucks.

I assisted everyone when they asked for help and answered any questions they might have.

Trained new employees.

Came in to lend a helping hand when they were short-staffed.

Monitored customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in services or products offered by the company.

Maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.

Stocked and restocked supplies as needed throughout shift.

Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces, including grills, fryers, ovens and other cooking equipment.

Prepared a variety of food items according to customer orders or restaurant recipes.

Adhered to all applicable health department regulations concerning sanitation storage and preparation of food products.

Assisted with unloading delivery trucks when necessary.

Reviewed work procedures in order to maximize quality output while minimizing costs.

Education

Richard Milburn Academy 06/2011

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant 07/2024

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