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Erica Ramirez

Medication Aide/ Certified nursing assistant
Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

  • Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.

Overview

18

Certified Nursing Assistant

2

Medication Aide

Work History

MorningStar Assisted Living

Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Avamere Healthcare Services

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Odelia Healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Good Samaritan Society

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2017 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Crownpoint High School
Crownpoint, NM

High School Diploma
05.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Dressing Assistance
  • Client Documentation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Calm Under Stress
  • EMR Updating
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • HIPAA
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Observation Documentation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Drug Administration
  • Patient Mobility Support
  • Positioning Patients
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Patient Massage
  • Family Communication
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Oxygen Initiation
  • Computer Literacy
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Restock Shelves
  • Bed Transfers
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Mobile Devices
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Basic Care Services
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Logs Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Room Hygiene
  • Mental Health Care
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Universal Precautions
  • Operational Standards
  • Drugs Inventory
  • Patient Observation
  • Topical Medication Application
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Pharmaceutical Orders
  • Walking Rounds
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Medication Preparation
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Patient Admission
  • Patient Assessments
  • EMR Systems
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Personal Companionship
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Medication Distribution
  • Assisted Living

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CMT - Certified Medication Technician

Timeline

Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
MorningStar Assisted Living
06.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Odelia Healthcare
05.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Healthcare Services
05.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
05.2017 - 12.2019
Crownpoint High School
High School Diploma

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