Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Latoya Carson

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

I’m a Certified Medication Aide with three years of experience in a patient care setting. Patient focused and empathetic. I’m able to put my skills in action in order to provide good quality patient care and accurate medication administration.

Experienced with medication administration and patient care, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of prescribed treatments. Uses effective communication to collaborate with healthcare teams, enhancing patient support. Knowledge of medical protocols and patient safety standards, contributing to quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medication Aide

Karolwood Gardens
06.2024 - Current
  • Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
  • Monitor residents for adverse reactions and report findings to nursing staff.
  • Document medication administration accurately in electronic health records.
  • Train new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols.

Certified Medication Aide

Harmony at HarbourView
02.2017 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care.
  • Assisted with bathing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
  • Assisted with feeding and toileting.
  • Accurate drug inventory.
  • Vitals and blood glucose levels checks and insulin.
  • Complete documentation of given meds in MARS.
  • Documentation on patient incidents in regards to falls.

Education

Certified Medication Aide - Medication Aide

ACT Nursing Service
Portsmouth, VA
01.2018

Certified Nurses Assistant - undefined

Tidewater Tech
Virginia Beach, VA
01.1997

Diploma - undefined

Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA
01.1993

Skills

  • Drug inventory, vital sign measurements, maintain accurate records, follow safe handling of medication
  • Blood glucose level checks and insulin injections
  • Detailed and accurate reports on patients, documentation on given meds in MARS
  • Completing incident report on patient falls and detailed incident descriptions

Accomplishments

Focus on accurate medication delivery,detailed documentation and compassionate patient care.

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medication Aide
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant.

Languages

English

Timeline

Medication Aide

Karolwood Gardens
06.2024 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

Harmony at HarbourView
02.2017 - Current

Certified Nurses Assistant - undefined

Tidewater Tech

Diploma - undefined

Salem High School

Certified Medication Aide - Medication Aide

ACT Nursing Service
Latoya Carson