Addrine Sanders
Birmingham
Summary
Dedicated Medication Aide with proven expertise at Colonel Robert L Howard State Veterans Home, enhancing medication delivery efficiency and patient education. Skilled in glucose monitoring and emergency care, I excel in problem-solving and fostering patient safety, ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Colonel Robert L Howard State Veterans Home
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to patients according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient responses to medications, documenting observations and reporting changes as needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with medication management, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in medication delivery systems within the facility.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonel Robert L Howard State Veterans Home
11.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Administered basic clinical tasks such as vital sign checks and specimen collection under supervision.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and best practices.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMT Medical Staffing
01.2010 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health regulations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cavalier Healthcare Services
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Trained new nursing assistants in best practices and facility protocols.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05-2027
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, Al 3522103-2020
High School Diploma -
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
1300 Avenue F, Ensley, Alabama 3521805-1995
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Glucose monitoring
- Emergency care
- Certified medication aide
- Logs management
- Pharmaceutical orders
- Patient observation
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Medication Aide
Colonel Robert L Howard State Veterans Home
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonel Robert L Howard State Veterans Home
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cavalier Healthcare Services
09.2018 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMT Medical Staffing
01.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Calhoun Community College
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
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