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Work History
Education
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Nicole Spears

Burkesville,KY

Summary

Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 15 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cumberland Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
Burkesville, KY

Certified Medication Aide
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
  • Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.

Shift Key
Dallas, TX

Certified Medication Aide
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
  • Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Cumberland Valley Manor
Burkesville, KY

Certified Medication Aide
02.2015 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.

Education

Cumberland County High School
Burkesville, KY

High School Diploma
05.2007

University Overview

Phlebotomy Certification from Somerset Community College

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Care Technician/Assistant
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Elderly Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Daily living assistance
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Certified Medication Aide

Cumberland Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

Shift Key
06.2020 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

Cumberland Valley Manor
02.2015 - 06.2020

Cumberland County High School

High School Diploma
Nicole Spears