Kalisha Baker
Linden,NJ
Summary
Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 23 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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Clara Barton Assisted Living
Edison, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Newark, NJ06.1989
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- ADL Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Isolation Precautions
- Emergency Situations
- Universal Precautions
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- Licensed Chha - 1996
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Clara Barton Assisted Living
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
University High School