Enthusiastic Medication Technician motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 4 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Clinical Documentation
Infection Control
Patient Assessments
High level of autonomy
Professional bedside manner
Patient services
Culturally-competent care
Hospice and palliative care
Feeding assistance
Cultural awareness
Compassion
Conflict resolution
Education
Global City Innovative CollegeMakati City, Philippines, Expected in 03/2008 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
La Concordia CollegeManila, Philippines, Expected in – –Master of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Work History
Renewal Inc - Medication Technician Pittsburgh, PA, 09/2016 - Current
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of Registered Nurse and Executive Director
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Mercy Health System - Registered Nurse Milton, WI, 10/2010 - 06/2012
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
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