Nyemade Jackson
Concord,NC
Summary
Accomplished Lead Medication Aide with a proven track record at Potomac Place, enhancing patient care through effective medication management and educational initiatives. Expert in electronic charting and patient-focused care, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in fostering team performance and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Overview
1785
1785
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Oaks Manor
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Lead Medication Aide
Tribute At The Glen
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Developed educational materials on proper medication handling procedures for staff training sessions, increasing compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and pharmacy, reducing delays in medication delivery and promoting prompt therapy initiation.
- Provided exceptional patient care, addressing concerns and answering questions about medications to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring accurate and timely medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough staff training and consistent monitoring of medical records.
- Mentored new Medication Aides, sharing best practices for safe and effective drug administration to enhance overall team performance.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Lead Medication Aide
Harmony at Spring Hill
09.2015 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring accurate and timely medication administration.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Lead Medication Aide
Potomac Place
01.241 - 03.2015
- Developed educational materials on proper medication handling procedures for staff training sessions, increasing compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and pharmacy, reducing delays in medication delivery and promoting prompt therapy initiation.
- Provided exceptional patient care, addressing concerns and answering questions about medications to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing internal processes within the facility''s med pass procedure.
- Simplified the documentation process for medication administration, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced transcription errors.
- Established rapport with patients and their families, providing education on prescribed medications and their usage instructions to foster adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring accurate and timely medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough staff training and consistent monitoring of medical records.
- Mentored new Medication Aides, sharing best practices for safe and effective drug administration to enhance overall team performance.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Medication-Aide
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2005 - 06.2012
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Classic Nursing
Alexandria, United States06.2005
Medication Aide
America School of Nursing & Allied Health
Woodbridge, VA03.2005
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- Safety Precautions
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Bathing Assistance
- Positioning Patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Oaks Manor
03.2023 - Current
Lead Medication Aide
Tribute At The Glen
02.2018 - 04.2023
Lead Medication Aide
Harmony at Spring Hill
09.2015 - 03.2023
Medication-Aide
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2005 - 06.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Classic Nursing
Medication Aide
America School of Nursing & Allied Health
Lead Medication Aide
Potomac Place
01.241 - 03.2015
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