Barbara Wright-White

Certified Medication Aide

Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home

11.2017 - Current

Took patient vital signs, measurements and patient wellbeing.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of required treatments.
Conducted regular audits of patient charts to verify proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to regulatory compliance efforts within the facility.
Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
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.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
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.

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Certified Medication Aide

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Liberal Arts Degree - Criminal of Justice

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Certified Medication Aide

Liberal Arts Degree - Criminal of Justice

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