Adrianne Taylor
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Competent and kind, committed to high levels of communication, timely charting, and medicine distribution. Patient, caring, and organized, with a talent for relating to patients and an approachable attitude. Ready to bring comprehensive, individualized care to a high-demand facility, individualized care, and comprehensive compassion for patients with all kinds of needs. Kind, approachable, and knowledgeable about the medical field and communicating with patients and physicians. I also have experience in hospital and in-home settings, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. I work primarily with dementia and Alzheimer's residents. I have 12 years of experience in this field, I am looking forward to learning more.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Legacy Village Of Salt River
02.2024 - Current
- I interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed a positive, outgoing attitude, which resulted in the establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- I answered call lights and supported patients.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in the patient's health status to the case manager.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness and sanitation and assigned station and service area organization.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Lead Medication Aide
Immanuel Campus Of Care
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Cared for patients by providing showers, personal care and ambulation.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Collected urine specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of The Valley
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Faxed orders to pharmacy, ordered medications, file, chart audits,
- Kept track of input and output.
Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2025
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2014
No Degree - Certified Caregiver
Arizona Medical Training Institute
Mesa, United States09.2011
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12.2010
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Caregiver
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
- Healthcare industry understanding
- Medical Terminology
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified Caregiver
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Finger Print Clearance Card
- Certified Med Tech
- Phlebotomist
Languages
English
Timeline
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Legacy Village Of Salt River
02.2024 - Current
Lead Medication Aide
Immanuel Campus Of Care
07.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of The Valley
06.2020 - 07.2021
Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice
04.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Brookline College - Phoenix
No Degree - Certified Caregiver
Arizona Medical Training Institute
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified Caregiver
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Finger Print Clearance Card
- Certified Med Tech
- Phlebotomist
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