Samantha Scarfone
Ocala
Summary
With excellent communication and organizational skills, prepared to thrive in a fast-paced environment and eager to continue learning and growing. Intense research and analytical abilities are essential for case preparation and documentation. Ready to utilize and enhance administrative and technical skills in an assistant role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Watercrest Senior Living Group
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
Resident Assistant/Medication Technician
The Windsor Senior Living ocala
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in205-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Participated in opening and closing procedures by prepping inventory sheets, balancing inventory to cash and closing out point- of-sale systems
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
Hospitality Aide
Symphony Post Acute Network
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed inventory by verifying and signing for delivery dockets, ordering supplies, checking quality and freshness of products, and performing daily inventory counts
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in126-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Cashier
Hungry Howie's Pizza
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Collected and authorized payments of guests
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
- Maintained cash drawer of $Amount or more per shift
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
Teacher Assistant
First United Methodist Church Preschool
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
Education
Certified nursing assistant -
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL12.2018
High school diploma - undefined
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL12.2017
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Rasmussen Univerty
Ocala, FL03-2025
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Office Maintenance
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Hospitality Environments
- Observation Documentation
- Medical Records
- Critical Care Experience
- Independence
- Filing
- Flexibility
- Wound Care
- Adaptability
- Medical Office Experience
- Emotional and Social Support
- Self-motivation
- Detail-oriented
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- First Aid Certification
- Problem-solving
- Emergency care
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document drafting
- Calendar management
- Document preparation
- Administrative support
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Proofreading
- File and records management
- Case summaries
- Litigation support
- Records management
Timeline
Medication Aide
Watercrest Senior Living Group
09.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant/Medication Technician
The Windsor Senior Living ocala
01.2023 - 09.2023
Hospitality Aide
Symphony Post Acute Network
11.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
Cashier
Hungry Howie's Pizza
01.2018 - 06.2018
Teacher Assistant
First United Methodist Church Preschool
01.2018 - 06.2018
High school diploma - undefined
Marion Technical College
Certified nursing assistant -
Marion Technical College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Rasmussen Univerty
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