Angela Moreno
Topeka,KS
Summary
Compassionate nursing staff member with a strong skill set in monitoring patient vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining clean and hygienic patient rooms. Available for 16 hours per week, including holidays and weekends. Dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients. Caring Med aide with 5 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering best-in-class individualized patient care. Excited to take initiative and utilize patience, knowledge, and excellent patient care skills to contribute to the success of your facility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Rolling Hills Nursing Home
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Certified Medication Aide
Legend At Capital Ridge
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Certified Medication Aide
Topeka Centers
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Received deliveries from pharmacy.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs as needed for medication administration.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Attended to patients, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Health Systems
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Received deliveries from pharmacy.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs as needed for medication administration.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Attended to patients, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Education
GED -
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS5 2017
Some College (No Degree) - Physiology
Highland Community College
Wamego, KSSome College (No Degree) - Human Development
Highland Community College
Wamego, KSSkills
- Collecting vital signs
- Helping with medication
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Catheter change and preparation
- Glucose testing
- Medication administration
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Patient Care and Safety
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medication Reconciliation
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
- Pulse oximetry
- Cart organization
- Vital signs collection
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Rolling Hills Nursing Home
04.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Medication Aide
Legend At Capital Ridge
11.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Medication Aide
Topeka Centers
07.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Health Systems
07.2017 - 06.2020
GED -
Washburn Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Physiology
Highland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Development
Highland Community College
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