April McLain
Louisville,NE
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medication Aide skilled in patient care, medication administration, and team collaboration. Proven ability to train staff and monitor patient well-being.
With eight years of experience in administering medications and monitoring patient health. Known for excellent communication skills and fostering teamwork, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and safety.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a certified medication aide position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Nye Summit
Louisville, NE
09.2018 - Current
- Administered medications in accordance with established protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during medication administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory to ensure accuracy and availability of supplies.
- 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.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided training and mentoring for newly hired Certified Medication Aides, promoting a consistent level of quality care across all staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in team meetings discussing patients'' progress, concerns, or changes in their medical conditions requiring adjustments in treatment plans.
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide License # 91392
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Nye Summit
09.2018 - Current