Sara Richard
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Seasoned Certified Medication Aide with extensive experience at IntelyCare and Darlington Memory Lane, adept in dosage tracking and fostering positive patient relationships. Demonstrated success in reducing medication errors and streamlining inventory management. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care, consistently enhancing patient well-being and compliance with state regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
IntelyCare
Providence, RI
09.2024 - Current
- Traveled to different facilities depending on staffing needs.
- Verified accuracy of doctor orders prior to administering medications.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to prescribed medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
Certified Medication Aide
Darlington Memory Lane
North Providence, RI
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed medication effectiveness regularly.
- Addressed changes in patient condition requiring medication adjustments promptly.
- Kept detailed records of patient medical history, vital signs, and progress notes.
- Processed medication orders in compliance with facility regulations.
- Participated in medication administration, including dispensing and documenting patient medications.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals regarding medication orders.
- Streamlined usage of computer systems for medication management.
- Ensured correct doctor orders before medication administration.
- Managed the storage of hazardous drugs and disposal of expired and unused medications according to policy guidelines.
- Observed patients for any negative responses to medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Oversaw distribution of scheduled medication with licensed nurse oversight.
- Welcomed patients and families with an enthusiastic, compassionate demeanor to foster long-term professional relationships.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Assisted with the storage, distribution, and management of medication inventory to ensure availability.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Lincoln Tech
Lincoln, RISkills
- Cart organization
- Dosage tracking
- Logs management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ingestion instruction
- Inventory monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Oxygen therapy
- ADL support
- HIPAA compliance
- Pulse oximetry
- Behavior monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Medication dispensing
Certification
- RI CMT/CNA License
- CMT for 10years CNA 25years
- CPR/ALS/BLS License
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
IntelyCare
09.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Darlington Memory Lane
04.2023 - 11.2024
- RI CMT/CNA License
- CMT for 10years CNA 25years
- CPR/ALS/BLS License
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Lincoln Tech
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