Khristyna Meintz
Westby
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medication Aide with extensive experience at Creamery Creek Senior Living, excelling in medication administration and patient care for residents. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in diabetes management and mobility assistance, fostering strong relationships with patients and families while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Offering excellent interpersonal skills and strong foundation in healthcare principles, ready to learn and grow in supportive environment. Brings ability to quickly understand and apply medication administration and patient care procedures. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in CNA role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Creamery Creek Senior Living-Viroqua
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspect
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided training and mentoring for newly hired Certified Medication Aides, promoting a consistent level of quality care across all staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Memory Care patients in facility.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Did basic wound care.
- Did catheter cleaning and changing out day and night bag, draining the catheter, while always adhering to infection. control protocols. Did all proper documentation.
Certified Medication Aide
Vernon Acres Senior Assist to Living
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by preparing and organizing medications in advance for scheduled distribution times.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
MH - Homeopathic Medicine
The School of Natural Healing
Springville, Utah06-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- ADL support
- Blood pressure measurement
- Diabetes management
- Mobility assistance
- Behavior monitoring
- Ambulation support
- Cart organization
- Catheter care
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Creamery Creek Senior Living-Viroqua
11.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Vernon Acres Senior Assist to Living
02.2023 - 11.2023
MH - Homeopathic Medicine
The School of Natural Healing
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