Danielle Stillwagon
Williston,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented caregiver/medication technician proficient in collecting, organizing, and administering medications in medical settings. Enhance patient well-being with diligent care and recreational support in between medication rounds. Trained in emergency response. Experienced nursing team member familiar with the medication needs of multiple clients and able to maintain strict security while meeting regular schedule demands. Support clients with daily living assistance and personalized care. Maintain accurate, current, and fully compliant records of all medication activities. Recent graduate of Aiken Technical College's Practical Nursing Program, and seeking an opportunity to begin my career. Dedicated to providing exceptional client care while offering value to employer and team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Rosewood of the Ohio Valley
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Verified clients' identity, history and current medications
- Kept adequate supplies, reordering new items to meet typical client loads
- Tracked medication administration and frequently audited medication sheets
- Monitored clients' progress to determine medication effects
- Dressed, bathed and fed clients needing extra care and assistance
- Maintained accurate records in facility's eMAR system, detailing every medication movement and client administration
- Demonstrated compassionate care to distressed clients to provide comfort
- Protected clients with proper infection control and aseptic techniques
- Communicated with doctors to request prescription refills for patients
- Communicated with pharmacies to re-order medications for patients
- Examined and recorded client vital signs before and after administering medication
- Supported treatment plans by passing out medication at prescribed times
- Resolved emergency situations with calm, level-headed and knowledgeable approach
- Recognized and adhered to six rights of medication administration with all clients daily
- Responded to call lights to quickly address client needs
- Upheld strict facility and HIPAA regulations governing client information and interactions.
Caregiver
Creek Meadows
03.2012 - 01.2019
- Improved well-being of residents by assisting with daily living needs and personal hygiene
- Assisted residents with meeting daily needs through positive encouragement and direct support
- Recorded completed activities to support medical administration
- Checked on residents multiple times throughout shift
- Helped residents move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Reported changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Delivered empathetic, compassionate and person-centered care to all residents
- Established positive routines to support mental wellbeing
- Empowered residents to complete tasks within individual capacity
- Communicated clearly with residents, family members and other caregivers
- Used medical software programs to document resident care
- Bathed, dressed and groomed residents to help maintain good hygiene practices
- Delivered expert care to residents convalescing or incapacitated by illness or injury
- Input latest care information into computer system for recordkeeping and review
- Taught family members and caregivers how to manage short- and long-term care needs
- Ambulated residents using safe mobilization techniques
- Monitored and documented resident vital signs and behaviors
- Offered residents emotional support, companionship and entertainment
- Supported individuals' personal hygiene by helping with basic tasks.
Home Health Aide
Jevs, Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Helped home-bound individual maintain personal dignity by assisting with personal hygiene and care needs
- Enhanced well-being of client with personalized support for social, mental, and physical needs
- Minimized safety hazards by arranging living spaces with clients' needs in mind
- Helped client maintain oral hygiene for clean teeth, gums and dentures
- Boosted client well-being through social, mental, and physical support
- Recognized emergency situations and managed following procedures
- Reported client progress and problems to supervisor
- Collected vital signs, recording blood pressure, pulse and temperature
- Aided client with ambulation and exercise
- Administered medication on time using schedules and reminders
- Followed protocols for infection prevention and control
- Protected client during transfers between seating, beds and wheelchairs
- Assisted client with personal hygiene and care needs to maintain health and dignity
- Maintained clean home environment, changing linens, washing laundry and cleaning spaces
- Avoided bed sores and new infections through patient rotation and movement.
Home Health Aide
CRI, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Helped a client with MS maintain personal dignity by assisting with personal hygiene and care needs
- Enhanced well-being of client with personalized support for social, mental, and physical needs
- Minimized safety hazards by arranging living spaces with clients' needs in mind
- Administered medication on time using schedules and reminders
- Recognized emergency situations and managed following procedures
- Light housekeeping and cooking of meals
- Escorted clients to appointments, providing transportation, assistance and companionship
- Helped clients maintain oral hygiene for clean teeth, gums and dentures
- Followed protocols for infection prevention and control
- Provided comfort care with turning and positioning
- Reported patient progress and problems to supervisor
- Boosted client wellbeing through social, mental and physical support
- Protected clients during transfers between seating, beds and wheelchairs
- Documented provided care, submitting notes and information to supervisor
- Collected vital signs, recording blood pressure, pulse and temperature
- Engaged patients with healthy conversation and entertainment
- Washed, sanitized and changed dressings for wounded patients
- Avoided bed sores and new infections through patient rotation and movement
- Changed soiled linen and bedding for bedridden patients
- Prepared balanced, healthy meals and snacks for clients.
Education
Nursing Program - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PADiploma -
Susquehanna Township High School
Harrisburg, PADiploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC12.2023
Skills
- Records updating
- Emergency response
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team work
- Ability to multitask
- Safety compliance
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Resident Support
- Patient Observation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Teamwork Abilities
Accomplishments
CPR certified
Diploma in Practical Nursing
120 hours of clinical experience as a LPN
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse -license pending, waiting to take the NCLEX
Timeline
Medication Technician
Rosewood of the Ohio Valley
04.2019 - 06.2021
Caregiver
Creek Meadows
03.2012 - 01.2019
Home Health Aide
Jevs, Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2014
Home Health Aide
CRI, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2011
Nursing Program - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Diploma -
Susquehanna Township High School
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Aiken Technical College