Monica Castaneda
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Compassionate Medication Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in medication administration, patient care, and safety protocols. Excelling in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient well-being and support team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication technician /caregiver
Highland Cove Retirement Community
Utah Labor Center Condominium, Utah
09.2023 - 08.2026
- Administered medications to residents in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Assisted in organizing medication storage and ensuring proper labeling.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Engaged in training programs focused on medication management practices.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Medication technician/caregiver
Home care
Costa Mesa, California
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules and protocols, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Educated residents on medication purposes and proper usage techniques to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices in medication handling.
- Provided emotional support to residents during medication routines and consultations, fostering a comforting environment.
- Transfers
- Bathing
Medication technician/caregiver
Clearwater, senior living
Santa Ana
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation.
Medication technician/caregiver
Holbrook senior living
Santa Ana, 92701
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation.
- ensured safety practices were consistently implemented.
- Supported dementia residents in daily activities.
- • Performed light housekeeping duties• Emptied catheters and colostomy bags, basic first aid• Activities, front desk duties• Trained new staff
- Monthly cycle for medication
Education
Century High School
Santa Ana, CATimeline
Medication technician /caregiver
Highland Cove Retirement Community
09.2023 - 08.2026
Medication technician/caregiver
Home care
08.2022 - 08.2024
Medication technician/caregiver
Clearwater, senior living
11.2021 - 11.2022
Medication technician/caregiver
Holbrook senior living
08.2014 - 10.2021
Century High School