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Shacila Anderson

Madison

Summary

Professional medication technician with comprehensive experience in patient care and medication administration. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in medication management, patient monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols. Valued for excellent communication and organizational skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Medication Technician

Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
  • Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.

Medication Technician

Heritage Senior Care Inc.
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.

Lead Medication Technician

Integrity Residential Services
05.2018 - 02.2022
  • Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
  • Assessed patients'' understanding of their prescribed medications regimen during routine followups.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications from medications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed significantly towards maintaining Joint Commission accreditation by adhering strictly to regulatory guidelines.
  • Provided exceptional patient support, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding medications and treatments.
  • Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.

Skills

  • Patient confidentiality
  • Staff training and development
  • Patient care coordination
  • Dosage calculation
  • Medication storage compliance
  • Maintaining medication records
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Daily living assistance

Certification

- CBRF-C (Community-Based Residential Facility Certification)

- Fire Safety/Chocking and Hazard

- Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED

-CMA (Certified Medication Technician)

Timeline

Lead Medication Technician

Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current

Medication Technician

Heritage Senior Care Inc.
02.2022 - 05.2023

Lead Medication Technician

Integrity Residential Services
05.2018 - 02.2022

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