Kasey Otterbein
Venice,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living at Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach , CA
2022.10 - Current
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living at Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach , CA
2022.10 - Current
- Set specific work assignments for staff.
- Kept team in compliance with care management standards.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with floor coordinator to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Keeping track of clients diets and allergies
Elderly Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living at Torrance
Torrance , CA
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted clients with oxygen needs.
- Experience with hoyer lifts and sit to stands
- Experience with dining and serving as well as keeping track of residents diets and allergies.
Animal Care Attendant
Jaime Rahtz
Los Angeles , CA
2021.12 - 2022.02
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Education
Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing -
El Camino College
Skills
- Administering Medication
- Patient Care
- Cleaning
- Dementia Knowledge
- Patient Bathing
- Emotional Support
- Meal Serving
- Behavioral Management
- Pet handling
- Animal care
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Data Entry
- Daily living assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living at Hermosa Beach
2022.10 - Current
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living at Hermosa Beach
2022.10 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living at Torrance
2022.03 - 2022.10
Animal Care Attendant
Jaime Rahtz
2021.12 - 2022.02
Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing -
El Camino College
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