Christina Perez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offers 24 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 24 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medication Aide position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Wilshire Place
06.2012 - 03.2024
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TX05.1997
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Attention to Detail
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient evaluations
- Catheter Care
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Documenting behaviors
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Observation
- Monitoring for Side Effects
- Client documentation
- Insulin injection administration
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Positioning
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Wound Care
- Dosage Calculation
- Feeding Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Home Care Aide
Timeline
Medication Aide
Wilshire Place
06.2012 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School