Ernie Chavez
La Habra,CA
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. With an ambition of becoming an LVN and after an RN, I am seeking an opportunity that will help me reach those goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Bayshire Yorba Linda / Serento Rosa Yorba Linda
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Expedited the medication pass process without compromising accuracy through effective time management techniques.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
Resident Care Coordinator
Ivy Park At Bradford
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Conducted assessments to identify residents'' needs, ensuring appropriate placement within the facility''s programs and services.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
Resident Care Coordinator
Oakmont Of Fullerton
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Educated families and patients on current facility procedures, medical diagnoses and best courses of action.
- Hired and trained numerous new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Created staff and care schedules for meals, events, bathing and medication distribution.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Medication Technician
Oakmont Of Fullerton
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Medication Technician / Care Provider
Oakmont Of Whittier
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Medication Technician / Care Provider
Whitten Heights Assisted Living
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Education
Psychology
Fullerton College
321 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832High School Diploma -
La Habra High School
801 Highlander Ave, La Habra, CA 9063106.2012
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Team Meeting Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper Staffing Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Resident Support
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of over 20 staff members.
- Achieved med room compliance through effectively helping with audits, documentation and staying up to date with tasks.
Timeline
Medication Technician
Bayshire Yorba Linda / Serento Rosa Yorba Linda
05.2023 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator
Ivy Park At Bradford
05.2023 - 01.2024
Resident Care Coordinator
Oakmont Of Fullerton
10.2022 - 05.2023
Medication Technician
Oakmont Of Fullerton
02.2020 - 10.2022
Medication Technician / Care Provider
Oakmont Of Whittier
04.2015 - 02.2020
Medication Technician / Care Provider
Whitten Heights Assisted Living
11.2013 - 04.2015
Psychology
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
La Habra High School
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