Melissa Butler
portland,TN
Summary
Skilled Certified Medication Aide with proven expertise in elderly care and medication administration, honed at Richland Place Senior Living and other reputable facilities. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being through meticulous vital signs monitoring and compassionate emotional support, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient safety, ensuring high-quality care. Currently enrolled at TCAT Nashville in the PN program and am set to graduate on Dec. 17 th, 2024
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sumner Place
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Medication Aide
Richland Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by preparing and organizing medications in advance for scheduled distribution times.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of required treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Conducted regular audits of patient charts to verify proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to regulatory compliance efforts within the facility.
Resident Aide
Meadows of Halltoen
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Conducted regular room checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being of residents within the facility.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Enhanced resident independence by encouraging self-care tasks within their abilities while still providing necessary assistance when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with residents'' families by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their loved one''s care and progress.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Delivered meal assistance services to residents who required additional support during mealtimes, ensuring adequate nutrition intake for each individual''s dietary needs.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
TCAT Nashville
Nashville TN12-2024
No Degree - High School Diploma
Porrland High School
Portland TN05-1999
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Elderly Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
- Behavior monitoring
- Drug preparation
- Pulse oximetry
- Cart organization
- Medication storage
- Vital signs collection
- Ambulation support
- Daily living assistance
- Patient Care
- CNA Certification
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- First Aid Certification
- Emotional Support
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Richland Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sumner Place
08.2020 - 05.2021
Resident Aide
Meadows of Halltoen
02.2019 - 08.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
TCAT Nashville
No Degree - High School Diploma
Porrland High School
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