LaNera Banks
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Kris Leigh Assisted Living
Gambrills, MD
03.2020 - 07.2022
Medication Technician
Langton Green Inc
Annapolis, MD
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Restocked supplies such as syringes, IV fluids, bandages.
- Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Administered injections as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Caregiver
Kind Hearts Home Assisted Living
Glen Burnie , MD
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
Annapolis, MD
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Restocked supplies such as syringes, IV fluids, bandages.
- Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Administered injections as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to medication management.
- Complied with applicable laws governing drug distribution practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as chemotherapy drugs.
- Educated patients about their rights regarding access to their own medical information.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior Highschhol
Fort Meade Maryland 06-2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Documentation Management
- Drugs Inventory
- Records Management
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Care Advocacy
- Wound Care
- Rounds Management
- Call Routing
- Administering Medications
- Managing Prescription Refills
- Inventory Maintenance
- Medication Schedule Adherence
- Adl Assistance
- Ppe Usage
- Adl Support
- Companionship Skills
- Hipaa Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Companionship
- Client Transportation
Certification
- medication technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medication Technician
Kris Leigh Assisted Living
03.2020 - 07.2022
Medication Technician
Langton Green Inc
03.2018 - 06.2020
Caregiver
Kind Hearts Home Assisted Living
02.2018 - 10.2019
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior Highschhol