Erica Marble
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Westmark Senior Living, excelling in medication management and patient care coordination. Proven track record in reducing medication errors and enhancing team performance through effective staff training. Skilled in drug interaction monitoring and committed to maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medication Technician/Patient Care Technician
Westmark Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients about potential side effects, interactions, and precautions related to their medications.
- Introduced an automated medication dispensing system leading to improved efficiency in drug distribution processes.
- Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on new medications and treatment protocols.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing valuable insights on patients'' medication management and overall treatment plans.
- Liaised effectively with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions, prevent potential drug interactions, or discuss alternative treatments as needed.
- Assessed patients'' understanding of their prescribed medications regimen during routine followups.
- Managed complex medication regimens including IV therapy, injections, and oral medications for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications from medications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Contributed significantly towards maintaining Joint Commission accreditation by adhering strictly to regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration records, vital signs, and treatment plans for effective communication among the healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system for high-risk drugs.
- Provided exceptional patient support, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding medications and treatments.
- Assisted in the development of streamlined medication administration procedures, resulting in increased accuracy and safety.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Orthopedic Technician
Jackson Orthopedic
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury, reporting any changes or concerns to supervising physician immediately.
- Optimized patient care by maintaining detailed records of treatments, procedures, and progress notes for each individual case.
- Strengthened teamwork and collaboration among clinic staff by actively participating in meetings, sharing knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.
- Facilitated successful rehabilitation efforts through ongoing communication with physical therapists regarding patient progress and needs.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas for optimal patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by strictly adhering to infection control protocols during cast application and removal.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough post-operative care instructions, ensuring proper healing and recovery.
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and accurate orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, addressing concerns related to their injuries or treatments in a professional manner.
- Elevated patient safety measures by conducting regular equipment inspections for wear or malfunction.
- Reduced patient wait time by promptly assisting with the application and removal of casts, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for orthopedic supplies, improving overall clinic organization and efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of customized treatment plans through close collaboration with surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Lead Medication Aide/Patient Care Technician
Koinonia Adult Home Care
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills when faced with complex medication administration scenarios, allowing for prompt resolution and minimal impact on patient care.
- Improved medication administration accuracy by implementing a streamlined process for medication distribution.
- Implemented electronic health record system, improving the accuracy of patient information and facilitating communication among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in reviewing prescription orders for potential drug interactions or contraindications, promoting patient safety and minimizing adverse reactions.
- Mentored new Medication Aides, sharing best practices for safe and effective drug administration to enhance overall team performance.
- Participated in facility-wide inspections conducted by regulatory agencies, addressing any identified deficiencies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Organized weekly meetings with interdisciplinary team members to discuss individual patient cases, ensuring comprehensive care planning that included appropriate pharmacological interventions.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough staff training and consistent monitoring of medical records.
- Simplified the documentation process for medication administration, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced transcription errors.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
RONALD E. MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL
Atlanta, GA06-2025
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Prescription verification
- Staff training and development
- Patient care coordination
- Drug interaction monitoring
- Dosage calculation
- Pharmacy operations management
- Medication storage compliance
- Maintaining medication records
- Medication error prevention
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to learn
Timeline
Lead Medication Technician/Patient Care Technician
Westmark Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Jackson Orthopedic
03.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Medication Aide/Patient Care Technician
Koinonia Adult Home Care
10.2015 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
RONALD E. MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL
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