Ruby Tafolla
Torrance
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in direct patient care within hospital and skilled nursing facility settings. Strong analytical and communication skills, combined with effective teamwork abilities. Adaptable professional dedicated to contributing to team success and pursuing continuous learning opportunities. Positive attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional patient support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Rehabilitation Cent
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10-2014
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pathways College
Carson, CA07-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- CNA certification
Languages
English/Spansih
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Rehabilitation Cent
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pathways College