Jamie Ambrose

• Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
• Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
• Preparedvarious medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
• Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
• Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
• Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
• Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
• Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.

• Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
• Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
• Preparedvarious medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
• Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
• Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
• Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
• Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
• Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.

• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
• Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Managed and maintained patients' rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
• Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
• Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
• Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
• Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
• Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
• Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
• Assisted with ADLs.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
• Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.
• Administered simple range of motion exercises.
• Collected urine and fecal samples.
• Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.

• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
• Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Managed and maintained patients' rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
• Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
• Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
• Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
• Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
• Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
• Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
• Assisted with ADLs.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
• Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

I worked in a group home where I took care of 6 individuals with disabilities.   

• Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
• Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
• Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
• Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
• Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.
• Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
• Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.