Kari Secord
Auburn,NE
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Self-sufficient Medication Aide skilled at recording patient vital signs and administering various medications to patients daily. Sound knowledge of medical terminology and use of medical equipment. Hands-on experience in obtaining and recording equipment readings.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ceritified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Acres of Humboldt
Humboldt, NE
03/15/21 - Current
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Provided assistance to nursing staff in administering injections, intravenous therapy and other treatments.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Evaluated patient responses to medications administered and reported any changes or unusual occurrences immediately to supervising nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Good Samaritan Society
Auburn, NE
05/06/20 - 01/23/21
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Rehabilitation Center
Lincoln, NE
02/01/18 - 05/06/19
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
GED -
Nebraska City Highschool
Nebraska City05-2003
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring for Side Effects
- Health Education
- Glucose Monitoring
- Administering Medications
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Certified Medication Aide
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant- #127672 05/10/2017 to current
Certified Medication aide- #89029 11/19/2019 expire date 11/19/2025
Timeline
Ceritified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Acres of Humboldt
03/15/21 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Good Samaritan Society
05/06/20 - 01/23/21
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Rehabilitation Center
02/01/18 - 05/06/19
GED -
Nebraska City Highschool
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