Brooke Packard
Saint Albans
Summary
Dedicated LNA/Medicine Technician with proven expertise in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and compassionate patient care/daily needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LNA/Medicine Technician
Maple ridge memory care
Essex Junction
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities for residents as needed.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws governing narcotics storage, record keeping practices.
- Monitored medication expiration dates and removed outdated items from shelves.
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to clients with daily living activities.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions for clients regularly.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments and activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in client homes and facilities.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
LNA
Bayada Hospice
Colchester
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in their homes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
LNA
Bayada Home Health
Williston
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LNA/ med technician
Kings daughters
Saint Albans
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Performed diagnostic tests using laboratory equipment and maintained quality standards.
- Assisted in patient sample collection and ensured proper labeling and handling.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to interpret test results accurately.
Education
Richford High School
Richford, VTSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Wound care assistance
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Home health aide
- Heavy lifting
- Administering medications
- Inpatient care
- Family communication
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- LNA - Effective date June 05, 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LNA/Medicine Technician
Maple ridge memory care
04.2023 - Current
LNA
Bayada Hospice
12.2022 - 12.2023
LNA
Bayada Home Health
09.2019 - 12.2021
LNA/ med technician
Kings daughters
01.2017 - 01.2020
Richford High School