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Amalia D. Aranibar Garvizu

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.


Healthcare professional with patient-centered approach and background in medication administration. Proven ability to ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications while maintaining detailed records. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs, showing compassion and precision.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

RMA Overnight Full Time

TILDEN Memory Care and Assisted Living.
2023 - Current
  • Demonstrate strong sense of personal responsibility and efficiency in administering medication.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with peers and residents relatives.

Registered Medication Aide

SPRING HILLS OF MT VERNON
01.2025 - 07.2025

Ensured timely medication administration by efficiently

organizing schedules and prioritizing tasks. Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures during medication administration.

  • Served as a resource for patients, family members, and staff regarding medication information, answering questions and addressing concerns when necessary.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of required medications, minimizing delays in treatment.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies when handling sensitive medication information.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during medication administration.
  • Supported the nursing staff in the management of medical emergencies, providing rapid response and assistance with medication administration as needed.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the facility through proactive identification and reporting of potential hazards related to medication storage, handling, and disposal.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Registered Medication Aide

COMMONWEALTH SENIOR LIVING STAFFORD,
08.2023 - 12.2024



  • Ensured timely medication administration by efficiently organizing daily schedules and prioritizing tasks.
  • Administered and Documented medication administration

into electronic medical records (EMR).

  • Delivered high-quality care to Diabetes patients in Assisted Living facility.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of required medications, minimizing delays in treatment.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive hand-off reports, ensuring consistent care for all patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and diligently monitoring for potential side effects.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies when handling sensitive medication information.
  • Contributed to regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of dispensed medications and administered treatments.
  • Developed positive relationships with facility residents' by actively listening to their needs and preferences during the medication administration process.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during medication administration.
  • Supported the nursing staff in the management of medical emergencies, providing rapid response and assistance with medication administration as needed.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of medication administration.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Registered Medication Aide/ CNA

PARAGON - Assisted Living - POTOMAC HOUSE I & II
07.2012 - 09.2022

I was Sponsored by Paragon to RMA Licensure. As a Medication Aide I did:

  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies when handling sensitive medication information.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients by actively listening to their needs and preferences during the medication administration process.
  • Contributed to regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of dispensed medications and administered treatments.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during medication administration.
  • Supported the nursing staff in the management of medical emergencies, providing rapid response and assistance with medication administration as needed.
  • Reduced medication errors through careful documentation and clear communication with nursing staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and diligently monitoring for potential side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment by strictly adhering to infection control policies and procedures during medication administration.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of required medications, minimizing delays in treatment.
  • Ensured timely medication administration by efficiently organizing daily schedules and prioritizing tasks.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.

At the same time I supported staff in my role as CNA

  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communications

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL
La Paz, BOLIVIA

Associate of Science - Nursing CNA

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

High School Diploma -

ENGLISH CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Skills

  • Compassionate patient support specialist
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Reliable and accountable
  • Effective multitasking
  • Proficient in electronic documentation

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Medication Aide

SPRING HILLS OF MT VERNON
01.2025 - 07.2025

Registered Medication Aide

COMMONWEALTH SENIOR LIVING STAFFORD,
08.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Medication Aide/ CNA

PARAGON - Assisted Living - POTOMAC HOUSE I & II
07.2012 - 09.2022

RMA Overnight Full Time

TILDEN Memory Care and Assisted Living.
2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communications

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL

Associate of Science - Nursing CNA

Northern Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

ENGLISH CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Amalia D. Aranibar Garvizu