Nadia Ayers
Chesapeake,Va
Summary
Skilled Medication Tech and Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents seeking a position to further develop my skills. A highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bickford Senior Living
Suffolk, Va
04.2021 - Current
- Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations
- Observes, records and reports to the Director, or designee, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects
- Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations and provides and promotes resident’s rights during the administration of medications
- Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations
- Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures of Assisted Living and applicable state/federal regulations
- Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety
- Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Director for correction or repair
- Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications
Sentara Healthcare/Saber Healthcare
Virginia Beach, Va
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Communicate with collaborating
- Physicians or specialists regarding patient care
- Maintain accurate patient medical records
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
- Demonstrate accuracy in taking vital signs, measuring intake/output
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
Westminster Canterbury
Virginia Beach, Va
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Maintained accurate records of patient care condition progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
- Helping patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Assisting patients with programming goals and increasing their independence.
Bayberry Care Center
New Rochelle, NY
04.2007 - 05.2012
- Cares for overall resident personal hygiene and ADL (activities of daily living) functioning
- Provides compassionate care yet encourage residents to their maximum level of independence
- Encourages participation in functions, supervise, and/or lend assistance as necessary
- Updates work sheets (i.e., CNA work sheet, bath list, etc.) as necessary
- Performs routine cleaning of equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, commodes, etc.)
- Reports all assessments or observation of changes in resident condition in an accurate timely manner and to document appropriately
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient, reliable team player
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Managing schedules
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide, 2007
- Medication Aide, 2021
Timeline
Bickford Senior Living
04.2021 - Current
Sentara Healthcare/Saber Healthcare
03.2019 - 04.2021
Westminster Canterbury
03.2012 - 03.2019
Bayberry Care Center
04.2007 - 05.2012
- Certified Nurses Aide, 2007
- Medication Aide, 2021
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