Staying home to care for husband who had multiple strokes in the last 2 years
Med Tech
Capital Manor
07.2023 - 10.2024
Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
Facilitated patient understanding and comfort during procedures, enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.
Certified Medication Assistant
Avamere Transitional Care And Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 06.2023
Monitored and tracked medication of patients and maintained medical equipment.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care and reporting to nurses on-shift for any medical concerns.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
Certified Medication Assistant
Tierra Healthcare center
06.2015 - 05.2016
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
Certified Medication Assistant
Evergreen Windsor Healthcare
04.2001 - 09.2012
Monitored and tracked medication of patients and maintained medical equipment.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
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 with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.