HELLEN BATTLE
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Medication Aide with a robust background at WESTMONT SHORT PUMP and Westminster Canterbury, excelling in HIPAA compliance and compassionate care. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient well-being through meticulous medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient interaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE
WESTMONT SHORT PUMP
RICHMOND, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Manages patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answer patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Facilitates communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitor vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
- Transport specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Prepare and administer oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Keep medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Receive supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Perform inventory control duties such as restocking supplies as needed.
- Assist with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
- Promote a safe environment for patients receiving medication services.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Collect specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or families.
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Serve meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Complete continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE / REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE
Westminster Canterbury
RICHMOND, VA
02.2021 - Current
- Document patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assist in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
- Safeguard patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supply collect and empty patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answer signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics when transferring, lifting, positioning or ambulating patients.
- Observe and report unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observe infection control policies while providing direct patient care.
- Provide emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses.
- Manage and maintain patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assist patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Administered medications as directed by a licensed nurse or physician.
- Operate a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Verify accuracy of medication dosage prior to administration.
Education
CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING
CHESTERFIELD TECHNICAL CENTER
Chesterfield, VA01-2025
CERTIFICATE - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A & J TOTAL CARE
Petersburg, VA08-2022
CERTIFICATE - CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE
ASHER COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE
Richmond, VA06-2020
Skills
- Medication storage
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- First aid procedures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Condition tracking
- Specimen collection
- Patient observation
Accomplishments
- 2022 NOMINATED CNA OF THE YEAR AT WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY
- 2024 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AT WESTMONT AT SHORT PUMP
Timeline
REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE
WESTMONT SHORT PUMP
05.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE / REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE
Westminster Canterbury
02.2021 - Current
CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING
CHESTERFIELD TECHNICAL CENTER
CERTIFICATE - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A & J TOTAL CARE
CERTIFICATE - CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE
ASHER COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE
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