Salma Vallejo Apolo
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Med Tech with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Brookdale Assisted Living Facility
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Private Caregiver
Maconi Family
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hermano Miguel Ciencias Sociales
Ecuador Machala04.2016
Skills
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Spanish Fluency
- Computer Skills
- Strong Ethics
- Staff Management
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 4 day Course
- BLS provider CPR and AED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Brookdale Assisted Living Facility
08.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Maconi Family
03.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hermano Miguel Ciencias Sociales
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 4 day Course
- BLS provider CPR and AED
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