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MEDICATION AIDE
Summary

Qualified Medication aid/ caregiver specializing in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurse. Skilled at providing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Diligent about keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthful, safe environment. Self-sufficient Medication Aide skilled at recording patient vital signs and administering various medications to over 60 patients daily. Sound knowledge of medical terminology and the use of medical equipment. Hands-on experience in obtaining and recording equipment readings and blood and urine reports. Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration. Compassionate Medication aid / caregiver focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with all aspects of activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Dedicated Medication aid / caregiver committed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Skills
  • Oxygen initiation
  • Patient observation
  • Drugs inventory
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Glucose testing
  • Records management
  • Patient room hygiene
  • Wellbeing assurance
  • Records maintenance
  • Ingestion instruction
  • Medication administration
  • Training and Development
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • Collecting specimens
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Infection control procedures
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Quick problem solver
  • Patient relations
  • Preparing meals

Helping with medication

Experience
Mclaughlin Place Senior livingOregon City, ORMedication Aide06/2016 to 10/2019
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Initiated oxygen and administered life-saving drugs in emergency situations.
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to RN. and documenting information in files.
  • Administered scheduled drugs, including C.B.G and Insulin under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
  • Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Fred MeyerClackamas, ORFlorist Manager01/2013 to 05/2016
  • Trained and developed associates to handle customers' needs and manage daily workloads.
  • Delegated assignments and set schedules for effective coverage of floral department needs.
  • Managed integration and merchandising of seasonal and holiday-specific product offerings.
  • Maintained salability and health of floral products by establishing clear care procedures.
  • Ordered supplies based on space and budget availability, current trends and sales projections.
  • Created attractive and eye-catching displays with accurate signage to promote products.
  • Devised, implemented and managed promotions to enhance store profits and drive customer engagement.
  • Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
  • Saved costs, effectively negotiating vendor pricing contracts to increase savings.
  • Continuously audited store operations, slashing inventory shrinkage and reducing cash discrepancies.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
  • Streamlined operations and improved employee focus and productivity by prioritizing tasks prior to start of each shift.
  • Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
  • Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
  • Established, enforced and optimized departmental procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
  • Conducted department walkthrough to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
  • Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
  • Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
  • Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control.
  • Reviewed inventory and sales records, tracked trends and reported on activities to senior management for use in key decision making.
  • Raised profits 25% by setting ambitious sales goals for employees, encouraging sales staff, prioritizing customer service, resolving customer issues.
  • Delivered empathy and persuasive negotiation talents to promote memorable customer experience.
  • Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate accounting records by overseeing documentation of sales, purchases and requisitions.
  • Worked one-on-one with employees to motivate while delivering constructive criticism in busy, retail environment.
  • Cultivated store brand and accomplished strategic business initiatives through close collaboration with district manager.
  • Collaborated with all company departments to ensure cohesive branding and strategic product placement.
  • Delegated tasks to employees based upon individual strengths and experience in designs and technic.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Making Life EaserBeaverton, ORHospice Aide07/2000 to 12/2012
  • Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and ensure comfort.
  • Emotionally supported grieving families by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
  • Measured vital signs, recorded all data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
  • Basic house keeping in there own home.
  • Comfort and console the family after client passes.
Education and Training
GED06/1995Richland High School, Richland, WA
Medical Assisting:Medical Assisting05/2015Pioneer Pacific College, Clackamas, OR
knitting, sewing, reading and out door activity's like hiking, fishing and Hunting.

I have crafting ability's like knitting and sewing that alow me to talk with my residents about the crafting projects. for the residents that do not to crafting i also like to read books and do out door activity's like hiking, fishing and hunting. this allows for me to have plenty of topics to talk with them about that is not care related and are in what is in the safe talk space.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mclaughlin Place Senior living
  • Fred Meyer
  • Making Life Easer

School Attended

  • Richland High School
  • Pioneer Pacific College

Job Titles Held:

  • Medication Aide
  • Florist Manager
  • Hospice Aide

Degrees

  • GED 06/1995
    Medical Assisting : 05/2015

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