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Debbie Haynes

Temple,TX

Summary

Accomplished Certified Medication Aide with a proven track record at Winnie L. Nursing Facility, enhancing patient quality of life through expert medication dispensing and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering professional relationships, achieving a significant improvement in patient care standards. Demonstrates strong medication administration and interpersonal abilities. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 20 plus 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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medication Aide

Winnie L. Nursing Facility
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.

Certified Medication Aide

William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
10.2015 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Winnie L Nursing Facility
01.1997 - 10.2015
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Certified Medication Aide

Wellington Place Living & Rehab
12.2002 - 03.2009
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.

Assistant Manager

Sonics Drive In
03.1989 - 06.1997
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Cook

Texas Burger
03.1991 - 11.1996
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Laundry Aide

Colonial Nursing Home
05.1985 - 09.1989
  • Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
  • Collected soiled tablecloths, napkins, and draperies after large events.
  • Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
  • Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
  • Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
  • Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
  • Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
  • Used irons and iron boards to press clothing, folding and organizing garments.
  • Prepared wash solutions and added bleach, detergents and softeners to clean and maintain quality of garments.

Education

No Degree - Medication Aide

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
10.2022

High School Diploma -

C.H. Yoe High School
Cameron, TX
06.1990

Skills

  • Medication Dispensing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Logs management
  • Ingestion instruction
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Certified Medication Aide

Winnie L. Nursing Facility
08.2024 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
10.2015 - 10.2022

Certified Medication Aide

Wellington Place Living & Rehab
12.2002 - 03.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Winnie L Nursing Facility
01.1997 - 10.2015

Cook

Texas Burger
03.1991 - 11.1996

Assistant Manager

Sonics Drive In
03.1989 - 06.1997

Laundry Aide

Colonial Nursing Home
05.1985 - 09.1989

No Degree - Medication Aide

McLennan Community College

High School Diploma -

C.H. Yoe High School
Debbie Haynes