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Dawn Avila

Nampa,ID

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Medication Technician, Caregiving

Loving Embrace
Star, ID
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's prescriptions and treatments.
  • Ensured that all medications are administered according to physician instructions.
  • Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.

Medication Technician

Autumn Wind Assisted Living
Caldwell, ID
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
  • Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
  • Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted with the storage, distribution, and management of medication inventory to ensure availability.
  • Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
  • Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
  • Collected blood samples for laboratory testing when necessary.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Idaho CPR Plus
Boise, ID

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

CWI
Nampa, ID

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Service
Meridian, ID

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Pharmacy knowledge
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Specimen collection
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Resident support
  • Medication storage
  • Daily living assistance
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Medication Technician, Caregiving

Loving Embrace
07.2024 - Current

Medication Technician

Autumn Wind Assisted Living
02.2024 - 05.2025

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Idaho CPR Plus

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

CWI

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Service

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