Raquel Maldonado
Victoria,TX
Summary
Driven Medication Technician/Resident Assistant with a proven track record at Mercy House, enhancing patient care through effective medication administration and empathetic patient support. Excelled in medical records management and resident care, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Skilled in emergency response and patient assessments, ensuring high levels of safety and compliance. Friendly [Job Title] committed to creating safe and inclusive environment for residents. Skilled in developing and implementing programs and activities to promote diversity and inclusion in residence hall. Resolves conflicts and promotes student development through effective communication and collaboration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician/Resident Assistant
Mercy House
11.2016 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Communicated with parents, guardians and other family members to provide briefings of residence hall policies and student progress.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Education
GED -
University Houston Victoria
Victoria, Tx05.2018
Skills
- Records Updating
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Daily living assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Resident support
- Dosage Calculation
- Healthcare regulations
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Injury Prevention
- Patient Positioning
- Catheter Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Relations
- Patient evaluations
- Medical Terminology
- Supply Restocking
- CNA Certification
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Caregiver Relations
- Care Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Resident Care Associate (RCA)
- Administering Medications
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Patient Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medication Technician/Resident Assistant
Mercy House
11.2016 - Current
GED -
University Houston Victoria