Mary Morris
College Park,GA
Summary
. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 19 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Heartis Of Fayetteville
Fayetteville Ga
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and routine
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Certified Medication Aide
The Gardens Of Fayetteville
Fayetteville Ga
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Administered scheduled drugs under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during the administration of medication
Behavioral Health Technician
Riverwood Behavior Mental Health
Riverdale, GA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Learned to recognize behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognize signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge
- Promoted a high level of respect and dignity when communicating with clients and families
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Healthcare & Rehab
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients
Certified Medication Aide
The Palms Of Mount Pleasant
06.2005 - 10.2016
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Administered scheduled drugs under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment
- Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through continued education and seminars
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Hotel
02.2004 - 05.2009
- Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events
- Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to keep bookkeeping current
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process
- Received all incoming calls and coordinated with hotel staff to fulfill requests and resolve issues
- Computed guest billings and posted charges to room accounts
- Posted room charges such as food, liquor and telephone calls based on individual customer actions
- Completed basic maintenance and repair on office and facility equipment and escalated major issues to [Job title] for timely resolution
- Monitored office expenditures and managed office contracts, keeping meticulous records on all transactions
- Warmly greeted incoming guests, issuing room keys and providing information regarding policies and amenities
Education
High School Diploma -
North Charleston High School
North Charleston, SCPhlebotomy
Patient Care Program
Mcdough Ga7 2019
Certifified Medication Aide
Guardian Pharmacy
Certified Nurse Assistant
Healthcare Training Center
Certified Medication Aide
OmniCare
Dementia Training
Allcare Living Services
Skills
- Administrative support
- Conflict management
- Email and telephone decorum
- Issue handling
- Listening skills
- Medication Administration
- Strong Communication Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Monitoring for Side Effects
Certification
- Certifications in first aid and CPR
- CPI
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Riverwood Behavior Mental Health
04.2019 - 03.2021
Medication Aide
Heartis Of Fayetteville
01.2019 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
The Gardens Of Fayetteville
01.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Healthcare & Rehab
06.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Medication Aide
The Palms Of Mount Pleasant
06.2005 - 10.2016
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Hotel
02.2004 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
North Charleston High School
Phlebotomy
Patient Care Program
Certifified Medication Aide
Guardian Pharmacy
Certified Nurse Assistant
Healthcare Training Center
Certified Medication Aide
OmniCare
Dementia Training
Allcare Living Services