Brittany Weaver
Broadway,VA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medication Aide
Sunnyside Retirement Community
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in administering medications to residents as prescribed by physicians.
- Prepared and administered medication to residents per physician's orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications dispensed to residents.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients receiving medication services.
- Provided guidance and assistance with self-medication programs for residents.
- Verified accuracy of medication dosage prior to administration.
- Observed changes in resident's condition and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after administration of medications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding new drugs, their interactions, contraindications, dosages.
- Instructed patients on proper use of their medications including potential side effects and interactions with other drugs or foods.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances logs, narcotic counts., ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Provided education about drug actions, interactions, side effects and proper storage instructions to family members.
- Performed inventory control duties such as restocking supplies as needed.
- Ensured proper disposal of expired medications according to regulatory guidelines.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or families.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members in providing patient care.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to new drugs, techniques or updates on existing drugs, procedures.
- Assisted nurses in performing treatments such as topical ointments or inhalers as needed.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
Registered Medication Aide
Timberview crossing assisted living
Timberville, Virginia
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Assisted in administering medications to residents as prescribed by physicians.
- Prepared and administered medication to residents per physician's orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications dispensed to residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School
Broadway, VA06-2008
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Motivational Interviewing
- Medication storage
- First aid procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Daily living assistance
- Emergency Response
- Records Updating
- Walking rounds
- Patient Observation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Care
- Dosage Calculation
- Healthcare regulations
- Condition tracking
- Safety Management
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Medication Aide
Sunnyside Retirement Community
01.2022 - Current
Registered Medication Aide
Timberview crossing assisted living
08.2017 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School