Karina Olvera
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced with medication administration, patient care, and healthcare protocols. Utilizes strong attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines to ensure effective medication management. Track record of supporting healthcare teams and maintaining accurate patient records.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
La Vida Del Mar
10.2019 - Current
- Administered medications following prescribed protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored resident health status, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation for all residents.
- Trained new team members on medication procedures and safety practices.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, improving their overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families by providing compassionate communication regarding medication management.
- Improved efficiency in medication distribution, organizing medications timely for each patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Innovation High School
National CitySkills
- Medication administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Healthcare regulations
- Pharmacy knowledge
- Records updating
- Drug interaction awareness
- Dosage calculation
- Safety management
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Emergency response
- Resident support
- Medical records management
- Medication storage
- Care monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Electronic charting
- Time management
- Administering medications
- Supply restocking
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medication Technician
La Vida Del Mar
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Innovation High School