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Jasmine McDuffie

Jasmine McDuffie

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 7 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. Diligent Healthcare professional proficient in administering scheduled medications to over 20 patients per day. Accustomed to closely monitoring vital signs and quickly addressing medication side effects. Adept at diligently reporting adverse reactions and allergies with timely remediation. Organized and efficient with over 7 years of industry experience. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 4 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medication Aide

Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center
Tallahassee, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitors
  • After instruction by the RN provides total care or assists patients
  • Promote teamwork in providing services to residents
  • Report concerns about residents to supervisor and co-workers
  • Graduate of a state approved medication aide training program and passed a state approved competency examination
  • Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils
  • Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Shiftkey
Florida, Florida
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • PRN shifts locally at different facilities with needs
  • Palm garden of Ocala
  • Palm Garden of Gainesville
  • Bridgewater Park Health
  • Seven Hills Rehabilitation
  • Centre Pointe Rehabilitation
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Lead Medication Aide

Park at Victory Lakes Assisted LIving and Memory Care
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assist with Medication Administration
  • Supervisor Floor Role
  • Prescription Refill and Documentation
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Home Health Aide Provider

Royal Care Certified Home Health Care
Katy, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021


  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
Tallahassee, FL
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Medication Technician

Tapestry Senior Living
Tallahassee, FL
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Resident Assistant

Canterfield of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
  • Conversed with assigned residents to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to resident services director.
  • Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Resident Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living
Tallahassee, FL
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
  • Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
  • Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Patient Care Assistant

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
  • Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
  • Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
  • Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacifica Senior Living
Tallahassee, FL
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Martinsburg College
01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance

Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA
04.2016

High School Diploma -

Marianna High School
Marianna, FL
06.2011

Skills

  • CNA
  • Vital Signs
  • Receptionist
  • CPR
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Phlebotomy (4 years)
  • Administrative Assistant (1 year)
  • HHA
  • Caregiving
  • Hospital Experience
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medication Administration
  • Laundry
  • Meal Preparation
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • Infection Control Training
  • Venipuncture (4 years)
  • ADLs
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Dementia care
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Medical records
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Memory care
  • Medical Office Experience
  • English
  • Customer service (4 years)
  • Medication administration (7 years)
  • Phlebotomy (2 years)
  • Typing (5 years)
  • Front desk (2 years)
  • Blood sugar checks (7 years)
  • Computer skills
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Transcription
  • Clerical experience (2 years)
  • Assessments
  • Nursing Aide Skills — Expert
  • March 2019
  • Measures a candidate’s ability to provide nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant Equipment and procedures
  • Medical Terminology
  • Understanding and using medical terminology
  • Customer Focus & Orientation
  • Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
  • Reliability
  • Tendency to be dependable and come to work
  • Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting
  • Nursing Aide Skills — Highly Proficient
  • Nursing assistant skills — Proficient
  • Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures
  • Full results: Proficient
  • Home health aide skills — Highly Proficient
  • Providing care to patients in a home setting
  • Protecting patient privacy — Familiar
  • Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records
  • Analytical Diagnostic Support
  • Staff Phlebotomy Training
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Specimen Transport
  • Specimen Collection
  • Glucose Screening
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Electronic Medical Record Software

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medication Aide
  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
  • Phlebotomy Training - 2022
  • Medical Assistant - 2023

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Certified Medication Aide

Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center
06.2022 - Current

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Shiftkey
12.2021 - 08.2022

Lead Medication Aide

Park at Victory Lakes Assisted LIving and Memory Care
11.2021 - 12.2021

Home Health Aide Provider

Royal Care Certified Home Health Care
08.2021 - 11.2021

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
03.2021 - 10.2021

Medication Technician

Tapestry Senior Living
06.2020 - 12.2020

Resident Assistant

Canterfield of Tallahassee
01.2020 - 07.2020

Resident Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living
08.2019 - 06.2020

Patient Care Assistant

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacifica Senior Living
07.2015 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Martinsburg College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance

Bainbridge State College

High School Diploma -

Marianna High School

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