Kimberly Miller
Medication Tech
RED LEVEL,Alabama
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Andalusia Manor
02.2004 - Current
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Andalusia Manor
02.2004 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
No Degree - Medication Tech
Med Tech
Reid State, AL12.2022
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
LBW
Andalusia, AL10.2022
No Degree - CNA
Opp Health And Rehab
Opp12.1999
GED -
LBW
Andalusia, AL11.1996
Skills
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Medical Triage
- EMR Updating
- Patient Observation
- Calm Under Stress
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nursing Assistance
- Monitor Vitals
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Biological Specimen Handling
Timeline
Medication Technician
Andalusia Manor
02.2004 - Current
CNA
Andalusia Manor
02.2004 - Current
No Degree - Medication Tech
Med Tech
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
LBW
No Degree - CNA
Opp Health And Rehab
GED -
LBW
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