SANDRA JONES
Saint Helens,Oregon
Summary
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Avamere Rehab of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR
03.2006 - 02.2024
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to prescribed medications.
- Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of doctor orders prior to administering medications.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient's medical history, vital signs and progress notes.
- Managed the storage of hazardous drugs and disposal of expired and unused medications according to policy guidelines.
- Observed strict confidentiality standards when handling confidential information.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication orders.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition or needs that require alteration in medication therapy.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while preparing or administering medications.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Helens High School
Saint Helens, OR06-1979
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Ingestion instruction
- Medication Administration
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Vital Signs Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Drug preparation
Affiliations
I enjoy scrapbooking, card making and working in the yard.
Certification
I received my Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate in 1979. I went and took a class for the Certified Medication Aide in 1984/85 and have been working that area of nursing since then.
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Avamere Rehab of Hillsboro
03.2006 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Helens High School
I received my Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate in 1979. I went and took a class for the Certified Medication Aide in 1984/85 and have been working that area of nursing since then.
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