Open To Work
Chandra Gails
The Village of River Oaks
Houston,TX
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Certified Medication Aide
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Houston, TX
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$20/hr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time off
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
11 Months- Administered medications accurately and on schedule to ensure patient compliance with treatment plans.
- Educated residents on medication usage, side effects, and importance of adherence for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Checked vital signs on a daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept a close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Conducted regular audits of patient charts to verify proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to regulatory compliance efforts within the facility.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in team meetings discussing patients'' progress, concerns, or changes in their medical conditions requiring adjustments in treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Med Tech, RCC
5 Years 10 Months- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and documentation, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Trained new staff on care procedures and facility protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication delivery
Medication preparation
Dosage calculation
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Vital signs recordkeeping
Patient care
Activities of daily living
ADL support
Emergency response
CNA certification
Patient mobility assistance
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Catheter care
Catheter care
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
The Village of River Oaks
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Buckingham of Houston
01.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant, Med Tech, RCC
Brookdale The Heights
02.2018 - 12.2023Read More
Aldine Senior High
High School Diploma
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