Cindy Welch
Fritch
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for medication administration and patient support roles. Known for ensuring accurate medication distribution and enhancing patient well-being. Collaborative team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient care and medication management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting resident comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of pharmacology and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
Certified Medication Aide
The Cottages Senior Living
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure effective care delivery.
- Educated residents and families on medication management and potential side effects.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Certified Medication Aide
Baptist Community Health Services
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Manager
Cefco
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive project success.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve process workflows across departments.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated training sessions to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
RGM
Long John Silver's
01.2008 - 2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Certified Medication Aide
South Plains College
Levelland, TXPhlebotomy
Phlebotomy
Borger, TX10-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
01.2025 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
The Cottages Senior Living
03.2022 - 06.2025
Certified Medication Aide
Baptist Community Health Services
03.2019 - 03.2023
Manager
Cefco
04.2017 - 02.2018
RGM
Long John Silver's
01.2008 - 2016
Certified Medication Aide
South Plains College
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy