Lilian Ndegwa
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.I carry out working duties as follows with confidentiality and always follows work policies and procedures .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
The Lodge At Mallards Landing
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- 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.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
Home Health Aide
Service Alternatives For Wa - Ces
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Operated cranes, hoists, tractors, forklifts, and other ground support equipment.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times while operating aircrafts.
- Performed routine maintenance on aircraft, engines, and other aviation equipment.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft systems, flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and greasing moving parts.
- Worked on deck in various weather situations and under stressful conditions to maintain personnel safety and direct aircraft movements.
- Employed manual signals to make quick corrections to aircraft movements.
Education
Licensed Practical Nutse - Nursing Practice
Sumner College
Portland, OR11-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WASkills
- Emergency Response
- Records Updating
- Daily Living Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Healthcare Regulations
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Observation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Quality Assurance
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Universal Precautions
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Medication Technician
The Lodge At Mallards Landing
01.2023 - 06.2024
Home Health Aide
Service Alternatives For Wa - Ces
06.2019 - 02.2023
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
01.2015 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nutse - Nursing Practice
Sumner College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seattle Central Community College
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