Amber Little

Medication Technician, Nursing Aide, Activities

Homestead Assisted Living

Leavenworth, Kansas

07.2024 - 08.2025

Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to medications and reported concerns to nursing staff.
Maintained accurate medication records and updated patient files regularly.
Assisted in training new staff on medication administration procedures.
Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safe medication practices.
Organized medication supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
Followed safety protocols for handling and disposing of medications properly.
Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Educated patients about their rights regarding access to their own medical information.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.