Jennifer Maldonado
Lometa
Summary
Patient-oriented medication aide. Committed to providing first-rate care, comfort and safety of patients in hospital setting.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Lampasas Assisted Living
Lampasas
07.2020 - Current
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
Lometa
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
GED -
Lometa ISD
Lometa, TX10-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSome College (No Degree) - Bachelors of Science in Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication documentation
- Customer service
- Patient care assistance
- Specimen collection
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Safety compliance
- Patient observation
- Team coordination
- Operational strategy
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Employee scheduling
- Reporting and documenting
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Staff development
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal setting
- Money handling
- Sales reporting
- Google drive
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- High-energy attitude
- Call center operations
- Problem-solving
- Positive and professional
- Assertiveness
- Empathy and patience
- Strong teamwork
Timeline
Medication Aide
Lampasas Assisted Living
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
02.2015 - 07.2016
GED -
Lometa ISD
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors of Science in Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University