Maria Gorham
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Efficient and reliable with excellent experience in the hospital settings. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
11.2022 - Current
- Inspect medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Receive and verify daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Team with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Restock shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Check expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products are dispensed.
- Prepare medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
TheraEx Staffing Service Agency
Concord, CA
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Provide basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assist with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answer signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine patient needs.
- Collect specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Transport patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Performed routine tasks such as a vital signs, weight, glucose checks, emptying drainage bags, bladder scan, and recording intake and outtake information.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
Portland, OR
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Ensure the overall health and safety of all the patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Rehabilitation
Hillsboro, OR
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intergrated Healthcare Solutions
Portland, OR
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Ensure the overall health and safety of all the patients
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maryville Nursing Home
Beaverton, OR
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
Beaverton, OR
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other errands as needed.
Education
Pharmacy Technician
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon Health Science University09.2021
High School Diploma -
Mandaluyong High School
Manila, Philippines04.1991
Skills
- Monitoring Fluids
- Collecting Specimens
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Catheter change and preparation
- Inpatient Care
- Outpatient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2 - 2016
- Certified Nursing Assistant 1 - 2008
- Pharmacy Technician ( Licensed ) - 2021
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Oregon Health Sciences University
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
TheraEx Staffing Service Agency
05.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Rehabilitation
02.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
05.2018 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
11.2016 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intergrated Healthcare Solutions
11.2015 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maryville Nursing Home
11.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2014 - 05.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Oregon Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Mandaluyong High School
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