Bonita Arnold
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Communicative Med Tech offering 1-year background in following set medication programs. Proficient in performing all procedures of good nursing care. Highly skilled in taking and recording vital signs. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- 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.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- 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.
Owner/Operator
Private Companion Private Duty
01.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
CNA Trainee
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma -
Walbridge Academy
Grand Rapids, MI06.1986
Skills
- Feeding Tube Management
- Monitoring Fluids
- Insurance Verification
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient Observation
Timeline
Medication Technician
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Private Companion Private Duty
01.2013 - 06.2019
CNA Trainee
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale
01.1996 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
High School Diploma -
Walbridge Academy
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