Samantha Levasseur

Medication Assistant

Independence Court Of Quakertown

10.2011 - Current

Accurately prepared and administered medications in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations.
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 resident responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Prepared verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration record and monitor any reactions to medications.
Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to residents.
Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored resident specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors and physicians or ordering providers of potentially unhealthy changes.
Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Documented vital signs, medication administration, resident behaviors associated with medication administration, medication incident and accident reports, and facility incident and accident reports.
Routinely reviewed resident's medical records and medication administration records.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Monitored medication storage area, 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.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated residents and families on correct medication administration.
Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform resident and resident's family of care and progress.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for residents with diagnoses such as dementia, respiratory failure, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
Reduced risks of resident infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Oversaw and maintained resident's rooms, group living areas, and nursing stations.
Turned and repositioned residents and hospice patients to prevent bedsores.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident health and satisfaction.
Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Responded to resident requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets, pillows, water, etc.
Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
Participated in conversation and fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents and their families.
Made connections with and ensured the best care and medical assistance to residents.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Medication Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

interests

Timeline

Medication Assistant

High School Diploma -

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