Roberta Aikins
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Aldersgate Retirement Community
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2017 - Current
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Medicated over 30 clients per shift.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Answered patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems for patient needs.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- 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.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Collaborate with external caregivers to ensure appropriate patient care.
Medication Technician
Millennium Memory Care
Monroe , New Jersey
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- 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.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Document administered medications in the Medication Administration Record.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assisted Living
Madison, NJ
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, and documenting observations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gaston College
Dallas, NC08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Studies
University of Cape Coast
Ghana - West Africa10.2010
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Intercultural Competence
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Team player
- Proficient Computer Skills
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician - Adult Care
- CNT - Certified Medication Aide - Skilled Nursing
Timeline
Medication Technician
Aldersgate Retirement Community
05.2017 - Current
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2015 - 04.2017
Medication Technician
Millennium Memory Care
11.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2013 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gaston College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Studies
University of Cape Coast
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician - Adult Care
- CNT - Certified Medication Aide - Skilled Nursing
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