Ruth Dennis
Wichita,KS
Summary
At Comfort and Love, I excelled as a Certified Medication Aide, enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous medication administration and compassionate care. My proficiency in vital signs monitoring and strong interpersonal skills established lasting professional relationships. Achievements include significantly reducing medication errors, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and healthcare excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CMA
Comfort Care Home
12.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in accounting procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Initiated cost-saving initiative that significantly cut down on unnecessary expenditure without compromising on quality.
- Led team training sessions on regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to financial laws and standards.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align financial and operational goals.
Certified Medication Aide
Comfort and Love
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
Education
High-school - Business
Job Corp
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
- Resident support
- Blood pressure measurement
- Logs management
- Diabetes management
- Elderly care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication reconciliation
- Feeding assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Inventory monitoring
- Behavior monitoring
- Drug preparation
- Pulse oximetry
- Vital signs collection
- Specimen collection
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Healthcare regulations
- Walking rounds
- CNA certification
- First aid certification
- Heavy lifting
- Catheter care
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Timeline
CMA
Comfort Care Home
12.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Comfort and Love
06.2023 - 11.2024
High-school - Business
Job Corp
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