Kathleen Mary Biro
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medication Aide with a proven track recordl, excelling in patient-focused care and medication administration. Skilled in fostering emotional support and enhancing resident well-being through engaging activities. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety in a compassionate environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
ManorLake BridgeMill
Canton, GA
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patients for side effects and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and dignity.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas and supplies.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Utilized computer systems efficiently for ordering, tracking and documenting all aspects of medication management.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition or needs that require alteration in medication therapy.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Care Provider Supervisor
Silver Companions Elderly Care
Woodstock, GA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with family members to discuss care plans and updates.
- Implemented activities that promoted mental and physical engagement for clients.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring quality care for elderly clients.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in elderly care.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new employees.
- Monitored compliance with safety and health regulations in care facilities.
- Facilitated communication between families, staff, and healthcare providers.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure optimal service delivery standards.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
Certified Medication Aide
Legacy Ridge
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments. Administered medication accurately by following medication administration record (MAR)
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted staff with completing daily rounds and answering calls.
- Delivered high-quality care for resident's physical, emotional and spiritual well being
- Started a morning Devotional with 4 residents, and it grew. to 15 residents
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- First Aid
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- CPR
- Patient Relations
- Patient Feeding
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- Electronic health records
Affiliations
- Love gardening and. bringing fresh flowers to coworkers and residents
- Started a devotional activity with my MC resident
- I trained a grumpy resident from the AL side, to lead the devotional when I was preparing to leave.
- I checked in several months ago and he was still leading the devotional
Certification
- BLS
- Certified. Medication Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide - ManorLake BridgeMill
04.2025 - 10.2025
Care Provider Supervisor - Silver Companions Elderly Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Medication Aide - Legacy Ridge
01.2023 - 09.2023
Chattahoochee Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Nursing