NANCY CHANDLER
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medication Aide with proven expertise at Gull Creek Senior Living Community, excelling in vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Established long-term relationships with patients through empathetic interactions, significantly reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety. Committed to improving quality of life by supporting daily living activities and addressing health concerns proactively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Gull Creek Senior Living Community
10.2022 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Education
STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL
BERLIN, MD06-1970
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication dispensing
- Medication administration
- Inventory monitoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Gull Creek Senior Living Community
10.2022 - Current
STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL
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