Compassionate Certified Medication Aide with extensive experience at Big Sky Senior Living, adept at administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality through meticulous documentation and effective communication, fostering trust and comfort. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient advocacy, ensuring safety and dignity in all interactions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Big Sky Senior Living On Waterford Way
11.2025 - Current
Administered prescribed medications to residents, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Monitored resident vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Maintained accurate medication records, enhancing accountability and traceability.
Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and safety practices.
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.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant
Copper Ridge Health Care
06.2025 - Current
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting a safe environment.
Supported nursing team in implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Continental Care Center and Rehabilitation
05.2025 - 10.2025
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Supported nursing team in administering medications according to protocols.
Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aase Haugen Care and Rehab
08.2024 - 03.2025
Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marine Creek and Rehab
01.2022 - 09.2024
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Wellness and Rehab
06.2019 - 08.2024
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.