medication aide resume example with 11+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 3+ year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position.
Experience
01/2009 to 01/2011Medication AideState Of Kentucky | Lawrenceburg, KY,
Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through continued education and seminars.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
03/2012 to 12/2016CNAPresbyterian Homes & Services | Crosby, MN,
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
01/2017 to CurrentRegistered NurseMelmark New England | Charlotte, NC,
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfation.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2015 to to Associate of Applied Science | NursingOdessa College, Odessa, TXGPA:
Expected in 12/2004 to to High School Diploma | Excel Academy, Uvalde, TX, GPA:
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