CATHERINE MBURU
ADAIRSVILLE,GA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medication Administrator with extensive experience at Highlands Senior Living, skilled in medication administration and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance resident care through effective communication and safety management. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and preventing medication errors, ensuring optimal health outcomes for residents.
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.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Administrator
Highlands Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
- Verified resident identity and recorded drug, dosage and administration time using specific forms.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Presented medication to resident and observed ingestion or self-application or personally administered medication.
- Read physician orders and matched to residents' medication administration records.
- Observed residents to detect response to medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Communicated with teammates about resident needs for consistent quality.
- Assisted with meal service by serving and clearing dining room.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- 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.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Resident Services Director
Highlands Senior Living
12.2018 - Current
- Planned programs and leisure time activities in line with residents' interests and capabilities to foster comforting and positive residential environment.
- Managed design, organization and evaluation of resident services and programs according to organizational objectives and philosophy.
- Generated and implemented resident programs, developing schedules and leveraging staff accordingly.
- Analyzed resident and caregiver feedback on residential conditions and programming to develop and initiate improvements.
- Supervised day-to-day operations and activities of caregivers, intervening to issue service improvement guidance.
- Established familiarity and rapport with residents to effectively gain service feedback and understand residents' needs and preferences.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highlands Senior Living
12.2018 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Sandy Springs, GA12-2027
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration/ storage
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication error prevention
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Daily living assistance/patient care
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient observation/support
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management/Emergency response
- Medical records management/Record updating
- Patient assessments/condition tracking
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medication Administrator
Highlands Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Resident Services Director
Highlands Senior Living
12.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highlands Senior Living
12.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing