McKenzie Helm
Claremore ,OK
Summary
Attentive and focused nursing team member offering (NUMBER) hours of hands-on-experience in hospital environments. Demonstrates ability to perform patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Adept at addressing patient and family needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2019 - Current
- Enhanced resident care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Reduced medication errors by reviewing orders for accuracy and completeness before administration, as well as maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring residents for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted resident safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Educated residents and families on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Safeguarded resident privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans, incorporating appropriate medication therapies.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Maintained resident stability by checking vital signs and weights, monitoring glucose levels, and recording intake and output information.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of residents to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted residents with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented resident information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sequoyah High School
Claremore, OK05.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Promotion
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments/Monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
High School Diploma -
Sequoyah High School
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