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Denise Graves

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Experienced and attentive Medication Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant. 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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication Aide

Sinceri Senior Living
09.2014 - Current
  • Take patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Administer psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Review patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Prepare medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Assist patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Team Lead

Laureate Group
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Trained new team members
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Supervised team members
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Camillus
11.2011 - 12.2012
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Division High School
Milwaukee, WI

Business & Careers Certificate - Business Administration

James O Wright Center For Work & Training

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Community Health Care Training
Milwaukee, WI

CBRF Certifications - Health Aide

State of Wisconsin Registry
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Glucose Testing
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Drugs Inventory
  • Direct Supervision
  • Resident Support
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs

Timeline

Team Lead

Laureate Group
03.2017 - 02.2020

Medication Aide

Sinceri Senior Living
09.2014 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Camillus
11.2011 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

North Division High School

Business & Careers Certificate - Business Administration

James O Wright Center For Work & Training

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Community Health Care Training

CBRF Certifications - Health Aide

State of Wisconsin Registry
Denise Graves