Arieanah Smalls
Beaufort,SC
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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
The Palmettos Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Nursing Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
Cashier
Publix
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Home Care Provider
Home Helpers
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Hostess
Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Took beverage orders and served drinks during peak meal times.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Medication Technician
Oaks at Beaufort
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Taking care of clients, and administering medication.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaufort High School
Beaufort, SC06.2020
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Case Management Experience
- Linens Management
- Medical Records
- Caregiver Relations
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Oral Hygiene
- Emergency response
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Daily living assistance
- Specimen collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Records updating
- Medication storage
- Patient care
- Resident support
- Pharmacy knowledge
- Insurance verification
- Medication administration
- Medical records management
- Patient observation
- Safety management
- Drug interaction awareness
- Patient assessments
- Walking rounds
- Medical terminology
- Calm under stress
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic charting
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Time management
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Outpatient care
- Certified medication technician (CMT)
- Administering medications
- Patient care technician
- Home care aide (HCA)
- Family communication
- Personal care aide
- Meal preparation
- Biohazard disposal
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Medication Technician
The Palmettos Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
Home Care Provider
Home Helpers
11.2022 - 01.2023
Medication Technician
Oaks at Beaufort
05.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier
Publix
09.2020 - 08.2023
Hostess
Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaufort High School
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