Sarah Sipowicz
Jenkintown,PA
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Medical Technician with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Heartis Seniors Living
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Dispense medications prescribed by Physician and provide information to patients/residents regarding their medications
- Observe and record patient/residents progress, attitudes and behaviors in charts
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation or are new to facility maintaining safety and personal care needs while helping with adjusting to new environment and lifestyle
- Ensure that all controlled substance drugs are counted, documented and secured with lock
- Provides personal care to patient/residents that require assistance
- Ensure that facility is kept clean, organized and safe
- Assisted patients/residents with ADL's (activities of Daily Living)
- Ensure that all medications are properly stored
- Understanding non-verbal communication with Dementia patients/residents to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Effectively communicate with staff members and patients/residents to ensure that patients receive the correct medications and care
Certified Medication Technician
The Bridges Of Warwick
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Dispense medications prescribed by Physician and provide information to patients/residents regarding their medications
- Observe and record patient/residents progress, attitudes and behaviors in charts
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation or are new to facility maintaining safety and personal care needs while helping with adjusting to new environment and lifestyle
- Ensure that all controlled substance drugs are counted, documented and secured with lock
- Provides personal care to patient/residents that require assistance
- Ensure that facility is kept clean, organized and safe
- Assisted patients/residents with ADL's (activities of Daily Living)
- Ensure that all medications are properly stored
- Understanding non-verbal communication with Dementia patients/residents to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Effectively communicate with staff members and patients/residents to ensure that patients receive the correct medications and care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richboro Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Cared for residents in Nursing home and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, O2 levels and Respirations
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by repositioning patients and adjusting beds accordingly
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Certificate of Completion -
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Ambulation Assistance
- First aid procedures
- Dosage Calculation
- Emergency Response
- Daily living assistance
- Patient Observation
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Diabetes and Insulin Administration Training
- Direct care staff training
- Adult first aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician - Heartis Seniors Living
05.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Medication Technician - The Bridges Of Warwick
11.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Richboro Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2019 - 11.2021
Delaware Valley High School - High School Diploma,
Manor College - Some College (No Degree), Communications
Prism Career Institute - Certificate of Completion,
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Diabetes and Insulin Administration Training
- Direct care staff training
- Adult first aid/CPR/AED
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