Alissia Thomas
Eugene,OR
Summary
A Patient-focused Medication Aide and experienced memory care and behavioral Caregiver with exceptional listening and communication traits. Knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. 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. A communicative and responsive individual with 3+ years of experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Sapphire at Mckenzie Manor
Eugene, OR
10.2022 - Current
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Evaluated patient responses to medications administered and reported any changes or unusual occurrences immediately to supervising nurse or physician.
Caregiver
Sheldon Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
Eugene, OR
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and meal preparations.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Overnight Stocker
Lowes Home Improvment
Lexington, NC
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory and placed on skids for transport to shelves
- Coordinated efficient shipping and receiving for 4 trucks each day while implementing continuous improvement strategies to optimize team performance
Sales Associate
A.C. Moore Arts And Crafts
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Warehouse Shipper
Ecolab
Winston - Salem, NC
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Inventory Associate
Wis International
Winston - Salem, NC
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Counting merchandise in different stores all across North Carolina and Virginia.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC07.2020
High school diploma -
Carver High School
Winston-Salem, NC05.2015
Skills
- Attentive to People
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Strong Ethics
- Behavior Redirection
- Progressive Care
- Elderly Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Companionship
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Schedule Adherence
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Medication Aide
Sapphire at Mckenzie Manor
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Sheldon Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
09.2020 - 09.2022
Overnight Stocker
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2020 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
A.C. Moore Arts And Crafts
09.2016 - 12.2019
Warehouse Shipper
Ecolab
07.2016 - 08.2016
Inventory Associate
Wis International
09.2015 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
High school diploma -
Carver High School
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