Louise White
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medication Aide with expertise in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and patient care. Committed to enhancing resident comfort and safety through effective communication and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Freeman Assisting Living
Freeman, SD
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to residents in compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained accurate medication records, ensuring accountability and safety standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri-state Nurse Staffing Agency
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Assist 10 residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities.
- Observed physical and emotional changes and reported patient conditions to nurses.
- Transferred residents using Gait Belts, Hoyer lifts, and Easy stands as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored and documented vital signs for up to 10 residents daily, ensuring accuracy and prompt EMR updates.
- Managed medication schedules for 20+ residents
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provide daily personal hygiene care, dining assist and mobility support care to 10 residents per shift.
- Monitor and record vital signs and resident well-being, communicating signficant changes to nursing staff to ensure immediate response and care adjustment.
- Administered daily medications under nurse supervision, achieving a 100% accuracy rate in adherence to treatment plans.
- Assist patients with transferring, ambulating and using assistive devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avera Prince Of Peace
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Monitoring vitals signs and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
- Supporting mobility efforts, including transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Delivering meals and assisting with feeding as needed, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by keeping thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.
- Followed HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
- Administer medication to patients according to prescribed dosages and schedule.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avera Mother Joseph Manor
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2009 - 08.2016
- Provided care to residents in a 120-bed long term- care facility
- Assisted nurses with basic resident care tasks for 10-15 residents per shift.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure residents comfort and safety.
- Record and report changes in residents and health conditions for the nursing staff.
- Helping residents to eat, ensuring they receive nutrition, and monitoring food and liquid intake
- Helping residents move around the facility, including getting in and out of bed, using wheelchairs, and walkers.
Education
Associate Degree in Medical Assist - AAMA
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI11-2026
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Vital Signs Documentation
- ADL support
- Communication
- Meal Preparation
- Home care
- Medication Admin
- Laundry
- Patient Care
- Work under pressure
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Freeman Assisting Living
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri-state Nurse Staffing Agency
06.2023 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
08.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avera Prince Of Peace
08.2016 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avera Mother Joseph Manor
07.2009 - 08.2016
Associate Degree in Medical Assist - AAMA
Herzing University