LaKeyta Moore
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing patient quality of life at ResCare, I leveraged skills in Disability Awareness and Emotional Support to significantly improve client well-being. Expert in Nutrition Monitoring and Patient Care, I fostered community integration and self-advocacy, achieving notable progress in patient health outcomes. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare
03.2010 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Certified Medication Aide
ResCare
03.2010 - 04.2024
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- 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 aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Conducted regular audits of patient charts to verify proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to regulatory compliance efforts within the facility.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans, incorporating appropriate medication therapies.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in team meetings discussing patients'' progress, concerns, or changes in their medical conditions requiring adjustments in treatment plans.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Assisted medical professionals in administering injections and IV medications, thereby increasing overall efficiency within the healthcare facility.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- 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.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- 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.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
H. L. Bourgeois High School
Gray, LA05.2003
Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Community Integration
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Self-Advocacy Support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Patient Care
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare
03.2010 - 04.2024
Certified Medication Aide
ResCare
03.2010 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
H. L. Bourgeois High School