Octavia Henry
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proactive worker committed to helping medication techs provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at drug treatments with knowledge of substance abuse and mental health patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Time Organization
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in conducting audits on medication administration practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on current medication guidelines, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Consistently maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and supervisors alike, fostering a positive work environment.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Improved patient care by accurately administering medication as prescribed and closely monitoring for side effects.
Residential Counselor
Time Organization
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised team of residential counselors while managing 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental health disorders.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to promote positive living environment.
- Enhanced therapeutic relationships through active listening and empathetic communication with clients.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment within the residential facility, monitoring client behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Coordinated with other professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walbrook Senior High
Baltimore, MD06.1992
Skills
- Client documentation
- Observing responses
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Companionship and emotional support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Support Services
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dosage Calculation
- Emergency Response
- Process Monitoring
- Individual Counseling
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Time Organization
08.2022 - Current
Residential Counselor
Time Organization
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Walbrook Senior High
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