August Murray
Wewoka,OK
Summary
Certified Medication Aide/DDCA with a proven track record at Oklahoma Nursing Homes Limited, LLC, enhancing patient safety through meticulous medication administration and electronic health record documentation.
Skilled in HIPAA compliance and calm under stress, I effectively improved patient satisfaction and care quality while fostering trusting relationships with clients and families.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Oklahoma Nursing Homes Limited, LLC
04.2025 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by preparing and organizing medications in advance for scheduled distribution times.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Developmental Disabilities Direct Care Aide (DDCA)
Oklahoma Nursing Homes Limited, LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, and routine cleaning.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to house manager.
- Ensured timely response to emergency situations by remaining knowledgeable about protocols and first aid procedures.
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining clean living spaces for patients.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques effectively, mitigating challenging situations while maintaining respect for patient dignity.
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in all aspects of daily work, maintaining patient privacy and adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced patient comfort through personalized assistance in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Offered companionship for isolated individuals by providing one-on-one time focused on conversation or shared interests.
- Improved patient care by attentively monitoring and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Counseling - Rehabilitation
East Central University
Ada, OK12-2025
Associate of Arts -
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05-2020
Skills
- Records updating
- Medical records management
- Attention to detail
- First aid certification
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Calm under stress
- Willingness to learn
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Oklahoma Nursing Homes Limited, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Developmental Disabilities Direct Care Aide (DDCA)
Oklahoma Nursing Homes Limited, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Counseling - Rehabilitation
East Central University
Associate of Arts -
Seminole State College
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