April Gatto
Woodstock,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch my career while achieving company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medication Tech
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
Winchester, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
Direct Care Assistant
greenfeild senior living
Strasburg, VA
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted physical assessments of clients to monitor health status.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment for all clients by following infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to help improve quality of life for individuals served.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Instructed caregivers on proper techniques for lifting and transferring patients safely.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Caregiver
shendoah senior living
Front Royal, VA
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Press Technician
o'sullivan films
Winchester, VA
11.2012 - 04.2017
- Cleaned rollers, cylinders, blankets, and other parts of the machine as necessary.
- Observed environmental factors and effects on equipment performance to make adjustments when necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance on press machines.
- Ensured proper storage of ink, chemicals, and other materials used in the printing process.
- Reviewed job orders to determine set-up procedures for each job.
- Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical problems with presses.
- Monitored production output to detect any malfunctions or quality defects.
- Utilized overhead cranes to move heavy rolls of paper around the facility.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
Education
GED -
Berkeley Springs Highschool
Berkeley Springs, WV01-1993
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Task Prioritization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Research
- Basic Math
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Customer Relations
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Registered Medication Tech
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2021 - Current
Direct Care Assistant
greenfeild senior living
06.2019 - 05.2021
Caregiver
shendoah senior living
04.2017 - 06.2019
Press Technician
o'sullivan films
11.2012 - 04.2017
GED -
Berkeley Springs Highschool