Gabriela Chavez Juarez
Yakima,WA
Summary
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medicine Assistant / CNA
Fieldstone Orchardwest
Yakima, WA
11.2019 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
Toppenish, WA05-2008
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Medication organization
Timeline
Medicine Assistant / CNA
Fieldstone Orchardwest
11.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School