Naila Kantarevic
Center Line,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated healthcare worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at multitasking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medication Technician
American House
Troy, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Provided education to patients regarding their medications, dosages, and potential side effects.
- Assisted in the inventory management of controlled substances and other medications.
- Created reports for pharmacists on medication orders, refills, and renewals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's prescriptions and treatments.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications stored in automated dispensing systems.
- Ensured that all medications are administered according to physician instructions.
- Instructed staff on proper procedures related to medication administration and storage requirements.
- Verified prescription orders against medical charts to ensure accuracy prior to filling requests.
- Checked for possible drug interactions before dispensing any medications.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss patient care issues and provide feedback on performance.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and referrals within the facility.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and patients in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and direction to nursing assistants regarding proper documentation techniques.
Medical Assistant
Doctors Urgent care
Warren, MI
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Lead Medication Technician
Right At Home Health Care
Grosse Pointe, MI
04.2016 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
Skills
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Prescription Verification
- Staff Training and Development
- Dosage Calculation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Records Updating
- leadership
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Safety Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Daily living assistance
- Emergency Response
Languages
Serbian
Professional
Timeline
Lead Medication Technician
American House
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Doctors Urgent care
01.2019 - 02.2024
Lead Medication Technician
Right At Home Health Care
04.2016 - 12.2018
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