Monica Garway
Snellville,GA
Summary
Experienced medication and resident care professional with strengths in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, healthcare regulations, and safety management. Known for accurate records updating and dependable support for resident wellness.
Skilled healthcare professional with experience in medication administration, patient care, and documentation accuracy across assisted living and clinical settings. Strong background in medication reconciliation, pharmacy coordination, and compliance support. Focused on safe daily operations and timely resident follow-up.
Adaptable healthcare leader with extensive experience in memory care, medication support, and resident-focused services. Known for training staff, maintaining secure medication practices, and supporting accurate records. Committed to safe, organized care and smooth daily operations.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Parkside At Snellville Assistant Living
2025.12 - Current
- Administered medications accurately per resident care plans and physician orders.
- Recorded medication administration details promptly to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Observed residents for side effects and reported concerns to nursing staff right away.
- Checked medication labels, dosages, and schedules to help prevent administration errors.
- Worked with pharmacy teams to support timely refills and order updates.
- Tracked refusals, changes, and medication-related observations to support resident wellness.
- Verified medication labels, dosages, and schedules to prevent administration errors.
- Coordinated with pharmacy teams to support timely refills and order updates.
- Supported resident wellness by tracking refusals, changes, and medication-related observations.
- Ensured secure storage of controlled medications and maintained inventory accuracy.
- Trained staff on medication procedures, documentation standards, and assisted living compliance.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Memory Care Director
Chapters Living of Buford
2018.08 - Current
- Supported memory care activities aligned with resident cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
- Helped create individualized care plans with nurses, caregivers, and families to support daily living routines.
- Trained staff on dementia care methods, redirection techniques, and person-centered communication.
- Observed resident condition changes and reported concerns to clinical team for timely follow-up.
- Kept documentation current, followed service standards, and followed community policies.
- Planned staffing coverage to provide consistent supervision and smooth daily operations.
- Scheduled staffing coverage to support consistent supervision and smooth daily operations.
- Facilitated family updates, care conferences, and transition planning for changing resident needs.
Medical Assistant
The Healthy Woman
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Supported patient rooming by collecting vital signs and medical history to keep clinical flow organized.
- Entered patient visits into electronic health records with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Assisted providers during exams, procedures, and minor in-office treatments.
- Set up exam rooms, sterilized instruments, and followed infection-control standards.
- Handled appointment scheduling, follow-up calls, and patient communication in professional manner.
- Performed injections, specimen collection, and basic laboratory prep under clinical direction.
- Prepared exam rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection-control standards.
- Managed appointment scheduling, follow-up calls, and patient communication with professionalism.
- Administered injections, specimen collection, and basic laboratory preparation under clinical direction.
- Educated patients on visit preparation, aftercare instructions, and preventive health guidance.
Cashier
Walmart
2008.08 - 2013.07
- Processed cash, card, and mobile transactions accurately at register.
- Scanned items, applied discounts, and confirmed correct pricing for shoppers.
- Managed returns and exchanges in line with store policies.
- Helped shoppers with checkout questions and resolved payment concerns.
- Kept register area organized and restocked front-end supplies.
- Balanced cash drawer and reported discrepancies to management.
- Supported bag retrieval, bagging, and line flow during busy periods.
- Supported bagging, cart retrieval, and checkout line flow during busy periods.
- Assisted shoppers with checkout questions and resolved payment issues.
- Maintained organized register area and replenished front-end supplies.
- Trained new cashiers on register procedures, customer service, and transaction accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Foundation Academy
Monrovia Liberia West AfricaMedical Assistant Certificate - Health Care
Education & Career Resources of Georgia
Lilburn, GA2024-02
Certified Nurse Aide Certificate - Health Care
Education & Career Resources of Georgia
Lilburn, GA2014-09
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Healthcare regulations
- Pharmacy knowledge
- Records updating
- Drug interaction awareness
- Safety management
- Adherence to protocols
- Dosage calculation
- Patient assessments
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Achieved goals by completing work with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 10 or more staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to best results.
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medication Technician
Parkside At Snellville Assistant Living
2025.12 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Healthy Woman
2025.01 - 2025.05
Memory Care Director
Chapters Living of Buford
2018.08 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
2008.08 - 2013.07
High School Diploma -
Christian Foundation Academy
Medical Assistant Certificate - Health Care
Education & Career Resources of Georgia
Certified Nurse Aide Certificate - Health Care
Education & Career Resources of Georgia