Janet Bailey
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Skilled Medication Technician with comprehensive experience in medication administration, patient education, and vital signs monitoring. Ensures compliance with care plans while maintaining confidentiality to enhance resident well-being. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to deliver quality care and support residents in understanding their treatment plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Luxe Senior Living at Jupitor
Jupiter, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules.
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation in resident files.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain compliance with care plans and enhance resident outcomes.
- Educated residents on medication usage and potential side effects to promote adherence and safety.
- Assisted healthcare staff with medication management and inventory control.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Ensured privacy of patient health records by adhering to confidentiality protocols.
- Monitored vital signs prior to medication administration to ensure safety and proper dosing.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Medication Technician/Lead Home Health Aide
Presidential Place Senior Living
Hollywood, Florida
03.2018 - 03.2025
- Maintained accurate medication records for compliance and safety.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Prepared and delivered medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Educated residents on medication use and potential side effects to promote adherence and safety.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Trained new staff on medication administration protocols to enhance compliance and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Organized and stocked medication supplies in secure storage areas.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Facilitated safe transfers of residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment to enhance mobility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tivoli Comprehensive High
Kingston, Jamaica04-1987
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication documentation
- Prescription compliance
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Specimen collection
- Blood pressure measurement
- Walking rounds
- Adherence to protocols
- Safety management
- Nutrition management
- Geriatric care
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Bedsore prevention
- First aid CPR
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Training assistance
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Supporting personal needs
Timeline
Medication Technician
Luxe Senior Living at Jupitor
03.2025 - Current
Medication Technician/Lead Home Health Aide
Presidential Place Senior Living
03.2018 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Tivoli Comprehensive High