Angie Locklear
Raeford,NC
Summary
Self-sufficient medication aide skilled at recording patient vital signs and administering various medications to several patients daily. Sound knowledge of medical terminology and use of medical equipment. Hands-on experience in obtaining and recording equipment readings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Native Angels Home Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Evaluated patient responses to medications administered and reported any changes or unusual occurrences immediately to supervising nurse or physician.
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives related to medication management processes.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Attended continuing education classes related to medication administration topics.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
Nurse Assistant
Devine home health Services
Raeford, North Carolina
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- Monitoring for Side Effects
- Logs management
- Drugs inventory
- Topical medication application
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control
- Patient Observation
- Medication Schedule Adherence
- Administering Medications
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Prescription Verification
- Equipment Sterilization
- Emergency Care
- Medication stock maintenance
- Dosage Calculation
- Records Management
- Patient room hygiene
- Wellbeing assurance
- Records Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Inspection and Cleaning
- Medication Administration
- Medication storage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Sound Judgment
- Certified Medication Aide
- Team Coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Medication Aide
Native Angels Home Care
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Devine home health Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
Fayetteville Technical Community College