Esther Bawanta
Barron,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, ensuring quality assurance and safety. I excel in time management and team coordination, fostering a supportive environment that enhances patient well-being and comfort.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Barron Care & Rehab
Barron, Wisconsin
01.2025 - Current
- Team coordination
- Certified medication aide
- Administering the medication with the right resident, right time, right dose, right route, right drug, and right documentation
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations
- Monitored medications for residents with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Maintained accurate medication records for each resident
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely
- Observed residents for adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Administered scheduled drugs and PRN under direct supervision of licensed nurse
- Assisted with the storage, distribution, and management of medication inventory to ensure availability
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration
- Maintained confidentiality of resident information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in resident charts
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to charge Nurse
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Barron, WI
01.2024 - Current
- Assisting patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Helping patients with mobility, such as walking and transferring
- Observing and reporting changes in patients conditions, behaviors, or moods to nursing staff
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barron Care & Rehab
Barron, WI
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized resident comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
- observed and report unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
- Reported changes in resident conditions to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Answered call lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted residents with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to charge nurse.
Housekeeping Aide
Barron Care & Rehab
Barron, Wisconsin
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, including toilets, sinks and showers and bathtubs
- Moved beds and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from reach areas
- Complied with safety rules set forth by management during daily operations
Private Home Caregiver
Berta Shemesh
Tel Aviv, Israel
02.2009 - 08.2021
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available in the home setting at all times
- Encouraged independence among clients by assisting them with self-care whenever possible
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Observed patient behavior while providing care and reported any changes to the family members
- Conducted housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry and changing linens
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate when required
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings
- Performed daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting for clients
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Education
Madication Aide -
Healthcare Workforce Training Institute
Chippewa Falls, WI08.2024
CNA -
Ontrack Nursing Assistant Training
10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Major in Animal Science
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines04.1998
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Medical record keeping
- Client assistance
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide -Date Acquired 12/28/2024
- Basic Life Support(CPR and AED) Program - 02/17/2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Date Acquired 12/21/2021
- Home Health - Date acquired 12/21/2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medication Aide
Barron Care & Rehab
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barron Care & Rehab
12.2021 - Current
Housekeeping Aide
Barron Care & Rehab
09.2021 - 12.2021
Private Home Caregiver
Berta Shemesh
02.2009 - 08.2021
Madication Aide -
Healthcare Workforce Training Institute
CNA -
Ontrack Nursing Assistant Training
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Major in Animal Science
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
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