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
St. Francis, WI
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
Wauwatosa, WI
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
Wauwatosa, WI
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, WIBusiness & Careers Certificate - Business Administration
James O Wright Center For Work & Training
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Community Health Care Training
Milwaukee, WICBRF Certifications - Health Aide
State of Wisconsin Registry
Milwaukee, WISkills
- 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