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Eva Cardenas

Tucson,AZ

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Med Tech

Atria Senior Living
Tucson, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
  • Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
  • Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
  • Attended continuing education classes related to medication administration topics.
  • Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
  • Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
  • Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.

Medication Aide

Copper Canyon Senior Care
Tucson, AZ
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
  • Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
  • Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
  • Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.

Caregiver

Arroyo Gardens
Green Valley, AZ
10.2015 - 05.2022
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

Medication Aide

Las Villas Del Norte
Green Valley, AZ
02.2018 - 05.2019

Education

GED -

Liberty
Tucson
05-1994

Skills

  • Drugs inventory
  • Glucose testing
  • Medication stock maintenance
  • Insulin injection administration
  • Topical medication application
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Team coordination
  • Infection control
  • Emergency care
  • Patient observation
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Records maintenance
  • Administering medications
  • Prescription verification
  • Monitoring for side effects
  • Medication storage
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Dosage calculation
  • Equipment inspection and cleaning
  • Certified medication aide
  • Records management
  • Pharmaceutical orders

Timeline

Med Tech

Atria Senior Living
09.2024 - Current

Medication Aide

Copper Canyon Senior Care
05.2024 - Current

Medication Aide

Las Villas Del Norte
02.2018 - 05.2019

Caregiver

Arroyo Gardens
10.2015 - 05.2022

GED -

Liberty

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