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Julianna Ruiz

Elizabethton

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Ballad Health, skilled in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and advocate for their needs, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Recognized for fostering strong patient relationships and implementing effective infection control protocols. Experience on multiple units such as: PCU (progressive care unit), SCU (surgical care unit), Emergency department, and Geropsych. Home floor is medical surgical.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ballad Health
04.2024 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.

Crew Member

Chik-Fil-A
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
  • Ensured food safety by rigorously adhering to sanitation standards during food preparation.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.

Crew Team Member

Fourteen Foods
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for both staff and customers.
  • Greeted customers at drive-thru and took food orders.
  • Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Unaka High School
Elizabethton, TN
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
05-2026

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Bedside manner
  • Electronic charting

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant- License #226283
  • BLS- #245417989450
  • CPR/First aid

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ballad Health
04.2024 - Current

Crew Member

Chik-Fil-A
08.2023 - 03.2024

Crew Team Member

Fourteen Foods
05.2019 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Unaka High School

High School Diploma -

Northeast State Community College
Julianna Ruiz