Heather Fritz
Tamms,IL
Summary
Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 18 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Communicative [Job Title] offering [Number]-year background in following set medication programs. Proficient in performing all procedures of good nursing care. Highly skilled in taking and recording vital signs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CMA
CHATEAU GIRARDEAU
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Education
No Degree - CNA
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
Cape Girardeau, MONo Degree - CNA ILLINOIS
ADULT PROGRAM
Cairo, ILHigh School Diploma -
EGYPTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Olive Branch, IL05.2004
Skills
- Mobility Support
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Monitor Vitals
- Prescription Interpretation
- Inventory Monitoring
- Assisted Living
- Bandaging Patients
- Insulin Injections
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Admission
- Drug Preparation
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Injection Administration
Timeline
CMA
CHATEAU GIRARDEAU
03.2022 - Current
No Degree - CNA
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
No Degree - CNA ILLINOIS
ADULT PROGRAM
High School Diploma -
EGYPTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
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