Diane Costa
East Providence
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medication Technician with extensive experience at Stillwater, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to identify drug interactions and ensure regulatory compliance, while effectively managing inventory. Strong communicator and team player, dedicated to enhancing patient care through quality assurance and emergency response initiatives. Skilled Specimen Processing Technician with solid background in medical laboratory operations. Experience includes specimen handling, processing and analysis, data entry, and adherence to safety protocols. Strengths include thorough knowledge of laboratory equipment, strong technical skills and commitment to accurate results. Previously contributed to enhancing lab efficiency by streamlining processes and improving quality control procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Stillwater
Greenville
12.2024 - Current
- Participate in quality assurance activities such as chart audits and safety inspections, designed to improve patient care services.
- Assisted with training new Certified Medication Technicians on medication administration processes.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations related to patient health issues.
- Provided patient education regarding proper use of medications, possible side effects, and other important information related to medication usage.
- Identified potential drug interactions and reported them promptly to the supervising nurse.
- Administered medications to residents in accordance with physician's orders, nursing standards, and state regulations.
- Observed residents during medication administration for adverse reactions or non-compliance with instructions provided by staff members.
- Performed inventory control for all medications on a regular basis.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration and other related documentation.
Certified Medication Technician
Holiday Retirement Home
Manville
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with training new Certified Medication Technicians on medication administration processes.
- Administered medications to residents in accordance with physician's orders, nursing standards, and state regulations.
Certified Medication Technician
Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility
Central Falls
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Ensured that medication was stored correctly according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration and other related documentation.
- Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications and reported any changes or irregularities to the supervising nurse.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Specimen Processing Technician
East Side Clinical Laboratory
East Providence
04.2006 - 05.2022
- Verified patient information against specimen labels to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted with training new staff members on proper specimen handling techniques.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available at each workstation prior to beginning tasks.
- Performed quality control checks on specimens to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges and analyzers according to standard operating procedures.
- Followed established protocols for handling hazardous substances in accordance with safety regulations.
- Developed strong working relationships with other departments within the organization.
- Performed daily cleaning duties in the laboratory environment according to safety regulations.
- Maintained records of processed specimens including patient information, test type, results and any other relevant data.
- Prepared specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting and freezing samples as required.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens from collection sites to the laboratory for testing.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment as needed.
- Inspected specimen containers for signs of leakage or contamination prior to processing.
- Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
Certified Medication Technician
East Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation
East Providence
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Provided patient education regarding proper use of medications, possible side effects, and other important information related to medication usage.
- Identified potential drug interactions and reported them promptly to the supervising nurse.
- Administered medications to residents in accordance with physician's orders, nursing standards, and state regulations.
- Conducted routine rounds throughout assigned units to ensure compliance with medication protocols.
- Performed inventory control for all medications on a regular basis.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications and reported any changes or irregularities to the supervising nurse.
- Reported any observed changes in physical condition or behavior immediately to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Providence Senior High School
East Providence, RI06-2022
Skills
- Medication administration and education
- Inventory management
- Emergency response
- Drug interaction analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication preparation
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Stillwater
12.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Technician
Holiday Retirement Home
05.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Medication Technician
Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility
01.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Medication Technician
East Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2018 - 03.2022
Specimen Processing Technician
East Side Clinical Laboratory
04.2006 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
East Providence Senior High School
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