Gaudy Cortez
Nursing
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate medication Aid focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Medication Assistant
Legacy at grand vie assistant living
Rochester, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all medication refills are requested in a timely manner from pharmacy or other sources.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control protocols.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
The Village at Mill Landing
45 Mill Rd
Rochester, NY
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored resident's vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Provided support and assistance with ordering, stocking, and inventorying of medications.
- Ensured that all medication refills are requested in a timely manner from pharmacy or other sources.
- Assisted in training new personnel on medication administration techniques.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education programs related to medication management practices.
- Communicated with pharmacists regarding questions and concerns about prescriptions or orders.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Resident Medication Assistant
Crimson Ridge Senior Living Campus
Rochester, NY
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored resident's vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to dispensing them to residents.
- Ensured that all medication refills are requested in a timely manner from pharmacy or other sources.
- Assisted in training new personnel on medication administration techniques.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Nursing Degree - LPN
Rochester Educational Opportunity Program
Rochester, NY06-2018
High School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1994
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Dementia Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assistance
- Patient Care
- Toileting Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Transportation
- Infection Control
- Meal Assistance
- ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Timeline
Resident Medication Assistant
Legacy at grand vie assistant living
03.2023 - Current
Resident Medication Assistant
Crimson Ridge Senior Living Campus
01.2021 - 02.2022
The Village at Mill Landing
45 Mill Rd
10.2019 - 03.2022
Nursing Degree - LPN
Rochester Educational Opportunity Program
High School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School