Marleigh Whitacre
Keysville,VA
Summary
Dedicated PCA and Registered Medication Aide with extensive experience at Hickory Hill Retirement Community. Skilled in medication administration and effective communication, recognized for promoting patient safety and delivering compassionate care. Ensures compliance with regulations while providing emotional support to enhance patient well-being. Committed to continuous education and excellence in patient care, consistently striving to improve skills and knowledge in the healthcare field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caretaker
Private
Burkeville, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Guided clients through personal care routines and daily tasks to promote independence and well-being.
- Facilitated effective communication with family members to strengthen relationships.
- Facilitated a comforting environment to support client well-being and relaxation.
- Facilitated morning routines for clients to enhance daily productivity.
Student Nurse Extern
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
South Hill, VA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided direct patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency department and acute care.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Obtained and vital signs
- Performed Foley catheter care and assisted with urinary catheter management
- Repositioned patients every two hours to prevent skin breakdown
- Assisted with wound care and assisted with dressing changes per unit protocol
- Assisted with IV insertion and monitored IV sites for complications
- Applied oxygen therapy and monitored pulse oximetry
Registered Medication Aide
Hickory Hill Retirment Community
Burkeville, VA
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
- Performed inventory control duties such as restocking supplies as needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients receiving medication services.
- Identified adverse reactions or side effects of drugs, and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques and standards of precautions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Hickory Hill Retirment Community
Burkeville, Virginia
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' quality of life.
Cashier
Sundaes
Chase City, VA
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
- Developed relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty through personalized service.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-volume drive-thru environment.
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Cross-trained in other areas of restaurant to provide additional support during busy periods.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southside Community College
Alberta, VA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Randolph Henry Highschool
Charlotte Court House, VA05.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Alzheimer's care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Continuing education
- Safety awareness
- Emotional support
Timeline
Private Caretaker
Private
05.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Medication Aide
Hickory Hill Retirment Community
11.2024 - 05.2025
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Hickory Hill Retirment Community
10.2023 - 05.2025
Cashier
Sundaes
05.2020 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Randolph Henry Highschool
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southside Community College
Clinical experience
- Completed 400 clinical hours thus far at many hospital locations and different departments including, Acute care, Emergency Department, Behavioral health, Surgical services, and OB. I also completed clinical hours a various school setting including elementary, middle, and high school.
certifications and licenses
- Patient Care Assistant certificate
- Registered Medication aide License