Josh McCarthy
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in medication management and patient care. Proven in efficiently administering medications and monitoring patient conditions while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety. Reliable team player who adapts to changing environments and consistently delivers quality results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Vista Pointe at Mira Loma Assisted Living
Henderson, NV
07.2011 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for potential side effects and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate medication documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained organized medication storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and accessibility.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
Medication Technician
TrueWood Merrill Gardens Assisted Living
Henderson, NV
03.2012 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for potential side effects and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate medication documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained organized medication storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and accessibility.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Kuna High School
Kuna, ID05.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Records updating
- Patient care
- Healthcare regulations
- Adherence to protocols
Timeline
Medication Technician
TrueWood Merrill Gardens Assisted Living
03.2012 - Current
Medication Technician
Vista Pointe at Mira Loma Assisted Living
07.2011 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Kuna High School