Michelle Chapman
Merrimack,NH
Summary
Attentive Medication Nurse administering psychotropic and medical medications to patients, including topical, inhalant, PRN and emergency medications. Continually maintained accurate documentation of given or refused medications in health administration records. Astute awareness of universal precautions and dedicated follower of infection control policies and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Nurse
Bedford Falls
Bedford , NH
08.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to medications and reported any unusual reactions or side effects.
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered and and or prescribed to patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of practice, safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Obtained informed consent from patient before initiating any new medication regimen.
- Filled out forms related to prescription refills, renewals or transfers.
- Reviewed medical charts for allergies, contraindications, interactions and other pertinent information prior to administering medication.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
The Arbors
Bedford, NH
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted with ambulation of patients as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or gurney as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient needs and concerns.
- Provided basic comfort measures such as back rubs, positioning pillows.
- Encouraged patient participation in activities designed for their individual needs.
- Practiced universal safety precautions at all times while on duty.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating plans to succeeding shifts.
- Kept accurate records of patient's progress notes, treatments given and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with providing physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Hesser College
Nashua, NH05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Rivier University
Nashua, NH09-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
LNA Health Careers
Manchester, NHSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Mental Health Support
- Immunization Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Medical Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Safety Protocols
Certification
- LNA
- MNA
- LPN
- CPR
Timeline
Medication Nurse
Bedford Falls
08.2016 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
The Arbors
05.2013 - 08.2016
- LNA
- MNA
- LPN
- CPR
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Hesser College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Rivier University
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
LNA Health Careers
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