Patricia Abubakar
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Medication Aide/ Caregiver with hands-on experience administering medications and providing compassionate patient care. Successfully supported healthcare teams by ensuring accurate medication distribution and maintaining detailed documentation. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. Diligent Caregiver with background in providing care to individuals. Known for fostering supportive environment and assisting with daily living activities to enhance client well-being. Demonstrated ability to maintain open communication with medical professionals and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Abbington Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Beehive Homes Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
American Groves
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Heritage Village Assisted Living
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City, Philippines03-2019
Skills
- Insulin injection administration
- Glucose Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Certified Medication Aide
- Vital signs monitoring
- Administering Medications
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lifting
- Behavioral Health
- Alzheimer's Care
- Home Care
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide, Salibas Pharmcay, 2019
- Certified Caregiver, Assisted Living Training School, 2019
Timeline
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Abbington Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Beehive Homes Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
American Groves
10.2022 - 01.2024
Medication Aide/ Caregiver
Heritage Village Assisted Living
08.2020 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Certified Medication Aide, Salibas Pharmcay, 2019
- Certified Caregiver, Assisted Living Training School, 2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
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