Petrina Rose
SUMTER,South Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Resident Care Coordinator and Medication Aide at Gardens At Sumter, adept in staff management and clinical assessment. Enhanced resident satisfaction and safety through effective care planning and compassionate caregiving. Trained numerous staff, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and high care standards. Achieved significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
Gardens At Sumter
Sumter, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Hired and trained Number new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
- Facilitated communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal resident support.
- Provided ongoing staff training to maintain high standards of care and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Managed scheduling, staffing, and budgeting effectively to optimize resource allocation across resident care activities.
- Created staff and care schedules for meals, events, bathing, medication distribution and visiting hours.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, enhancing access to specialized services for residents as needed.
- Increased resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and fostering a positive living environment.
- Promoted family engagement through regular updates on resident progress and involvement in care planning decisions.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medication Aide
Gardens At Sumter
Sumter, SC
04.2013 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Safeguarded patients from potential drug interactions by carefully reviewing their medical histories before administering any new medications.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Facilitated seamless shift changes by thoroughly documenting medication administration activities for incoming team members.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding
Virginia College
Florence, SC04.2014
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, NC06.1997
Skills
HIPAA understanding
Staff Training and Development
Clinical assessment
CPR Certified
Care Planning
Resident Documentation
Compassionate Caregiving
Patient Care
Dementia Care
Social interaction
Medication Administration
ADL support
Staff Management
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
Gardens At Sumter
01.2024 - Current
Medication Aide
Gardens At Sumter
04.2013 - 06.2024
Medical Billing And Coding
Virginia College
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School