Sandra Watts
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Adept at vital signs monitoring and demonstrating compassion, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction at Carrington Nursing and Rehabilitation. Skilled in both patient-focused care and HIPAA compliance, my expertise in emergency response and empathetic patient interactions has consistently improved care outcomes. Achieved a notable increase in efficiency through effective time management and attention to detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/ Baylor
Carrington Nursing and Rehabilitation
Matthews, NC
02.2012 - Current
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
- Employed infection control protocols to maintain sterile environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisting with ADLs
- Transfers, and use of hoyers with 2 person assistant
- Record patient output
- Range of motion and exercise
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Medication Technician/ CNA
East Towne Manor
Charlotte, NC
12.2004 - 07.2018
- Administered prescribed medications to patients following physician instructions.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and reported findings to healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
- Faxed new medication orders to pharmacy, and also faxed orders that have been D/C
- Direct patient care with assisting with daily activities such as, bathing, dressing, and recording patients I/O
Medication Technician/ CNA
Preston House Assistant Living
Charlotte, NC
07.2011 - 07.2011
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and reported findings to healthcare team.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients following physician instructions.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Faxed new medication orders to pharmacy , and orders that have been D/C
- Documented reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
- Direct patient care in assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and recording patients I/O.
Medical Assisting Extern
Express Med Medicals Clinic
Charlotte, NC
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Aided in successful procedures by preparing necessary equipment and instruments for physician use.
- Streamlined patient intake process by collecting vital signs, medical histories, and insurance information accurately.
- Assisted physicians with patient examination and procedures.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Helped with patient preparation and recovery to support patient comfort and well-being.
- Cleaned and bandage patients wounds.
- Checked patients in/out at the front desk, collection of co-pays, and obtained patient releases
- Made follow-up wellness calls
- Restocked pharmaceuticals and supplies, while also removing expired medications for disposal; prepared order list of needed replacements
Medication Technician/ CNA/ Companion Services
Carriage Club of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
03.2006 - 03.2010
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Faxed new medication orders to pharmacy, and faxed orders that have been D/C.
- Documented reasons why drugs are not administered
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Accompanied patients on visits to primary care provider and grocery stores
- Performed medication reminders to independent patients.
- Monitored and checked patients blood sugars and administered insulin.
Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
Charlotte, NC
03.2000 - 12.2004
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Assisting patients with transferring to and from bed and/or wheelchair
- Performed rehabilitation exercises
- Assisting with Daily housekeeping chores
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Charlotte, NCNo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolina College Of Health Science
CharlotteSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Preform capillary and vein puncture blood draws
- Prepare specimens and perform lab test and analysis
- Attach leads to patients and perform EKGs; perform ear and eye irrigation
- Provide sterile wound care; remove sutures and staples
- Use of medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient-focused care
Certification
RMA, CPR, Certified Medication Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA/ Baylor
Carrington Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2012 - Current
Medication Technician/ CNA
Preston House Assistant Living
07.2011 - 07.2011
Medical Assisting Extern
Express Med Medicals Clinic
05.2011 - 06.2011
Medication Technician/ CNA/ Companion Services
Carriage Club of Charlotte
03.2006 - 03.2010
Medication Technician/ CNA
East Towne Manor
12.2004 - 07.2018
Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2000 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolina College Of Health Science