Open To Work
Latarsha Rhames
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide with a strong focus on healthcare communication and teamwork. Known for maintaining confidentiality and fostering patient relationships, with a commitment to improving medication safety and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Different Locations
Long Island, NY
09.2004 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to clients in diverse settings.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Certified Medication Aide
Brightview Assisted Living
Port Jefferson, New York
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered medications to residents according to care plans and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Dispensed and documented patient medications during medication administration.
- Educated residents on medication purposes and potential side effects, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Ensured the cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas regularly.
Certified Medication Aide
Bristol Assisted Living
Mount Sinai, New York
03.2021 - 04.2025
- Administered medications to residents following care plans and safety protocols.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Educated residents about medication purposes and potential side effects.
- Facilitated medication administration through accurate dispensing and thorough documentation of patient medications.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital signs, and progress notes to ensure comprehensive care continuity.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates, set targets, and gather feedback for improved care delivery.
- Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
Psychiatric Technician
RES
Bohemia, New York
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging situations.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taft Hight School
The Bronx, NY01-1991
Skills
- medication administration
- medication documentation
- medication safety
- state regulation compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- PPE use
- vital signs monitoring
- patient observation
- emergency response
- patient care assistance
- healthcare communication
- inventory management
- organization
- analytical thinking
- decision making
- multitasking
- teamwork and collaboration
- patient relationship building
- verbal communication
- Medication safety
Certification
- CPR AMERICA RED CROSS 2025
- CERTIFIED MED TECH BRISTOL 2022
- CERTIFIED MED TECH BRIGHTVIEW 2025
- CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH/PCA PERSONAL TOUCH HOMECARE 2004
Accomplishments
Becoming a overnight supervisor in a assisted living managed a team of 8 ensuring our residents received the best care. I maintained residents charts for incoming doctor care and blood work. I ran a hard shift we maintained mutual respect and got the job done.
Becoming a Med Tech
Gaining the love and respect of my residents/clients and their family.
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Brightview Assisted Living
04.2025 - 04.2026
Certified Medication Aide
Bristol Assisted Living
03.2021 - 04.2025
Psychiatric Technician
RES
11.2017 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide
Different Locations
09.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taft Hight School