Elizabeth Gardner
Keizer
Summary
Committed and headworker with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions, and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Med Tech
Regency Pacific
Salem, OR
02.2024 - Current
- Administer medications to residents as prescribed by physicians, ensuring timely and accurate dosage.
- Administered oral, topical, and injectable medications to residents according to physician prescriptions and facility protocols.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medication records, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained detailed and accurate medication administration records (MARs), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions and side effect and promptly reported any issues to the nursing staff and physician.
- Practiced hand hygiene by thoroughly washing hands with soap and water before and after resident interactions.
- Contacted and communicated effectively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals regarding medication management and safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive living environment.
- Conducted regular medication inventory checks and restocked supplies, coordinating with pharmacy services.
- Conducted regular medication inventory checks and restocked supplies, coordinating with pharmacy services as needed.
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions and side effects and promptly reported any issues to the nursing staff and physician.
- Participated in medication audits and reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Effective communication with families to provide updates on the well-being of their loved ones
- Communicated effectively with families to provide regular updates on residents' health and well-being.
- Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and safety protocols to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures within the facility.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Caregiver
Willamette Springs Memory Care
Corvallis, OR
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, focusing on maintaining their physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with daily activities (ALDs), including feeding and ensuring proper nutrition for each individual.
- Implemented effective hygiene routines, promoting cleanliness and comfort for enhanced quality of life.
- Effectively handled and de-escalated challenging behaviors, maintaining a calm and supportive environment for residents.
- Managed challenging behaviors with patience and empathy, creating a positive and secure atmosphere.
- Compassionate support for family members dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s
- Coordinated and organized activities for a large group, fostering a sense of community and well-being such as BINGO or bus outings.
Waitress/Cook/Cashier
Arrowhead Golf Course
Alturas, CA
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped with big golf tournaments by getting all the participants in and out with their food as quickly as possible, which meant cooking and preparing meals as soon as possible, helping sell alcohol during the tournaments, and cleaning up after the golfers once they finished their day.
- Made food and got drinks for customers, such as salads, hamburgers, fries, and other food items.
- Ensured the customer got everything they ordered and needed for their meal.
- Cleaned tables off to ensure the next customers have a clean area to enjoy their meal without having their table dirty.
- Checked people out when they were done with their meal
- Handled money safely
- Washed dishes and stocked items like salad dressings, meats, condiments, and other items.
Cashier
Holiday Market
Alturas, CA
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Scan and bag people’s groceries when they come through the line
- Cleaned store to maintain a welcoming environment for customers.
- Ensure all customers are satisfied with their experience at the grocery store.
- Handled money in a safe and responsible way
- Maintained cleanliness of the store
Education
High school diploma -
Lakeview Senior High School
Lakeview, OR06-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication delivery
- Vital signs
- Resident's rights
- Cash handling
- Medical documentation
- Care plans
- Patient documentation
- Patient billing support
- Resident's rights
- Nutritional support
- Transportation assistance
- Food handling
- Driving
- Health record management
- Money handling
- Medication oversight
- Record keeping
- Patient advocacy
- Developmental disability support
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver’s License
Timeline
Caregiver/Med Tech
Regency Pacific
02.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Willamette Springs Memory Care
07.2023 - 02.2024
Waitress/Cook/Cashier
Arrowhead Golf Course
07.2022 - 09.2022
Cashier
Holiday Market
04.2020 - 09.2021
High school diploma -
Lakeview Senior High School