Shamika Peterson
Lagrange,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medication Aide with proven expertise at Newman Health And Rehabilitation, skilled in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance. Established long-term relationships with patients through exceptional interpersonal skills, significantly reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety. Dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and dignity in elderly care.
Experienced with medication administration and patient care. Utilizes thorough knowledge of medication protocols to ensure patient safety. Strong understanding of healthcare procedures and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Newman Health And Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellstar West GA Health System (Florence Hand Home
05.2000 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Restorative Nurse Assistant
Wellstar West Health System ( Florence Hand Home )
05.2000 - Current
- Demonstrated cultural competency by providing sensitive care to diverse patient populations, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that respected each individual''s unique needs.
- Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported the nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient-centered care through assistance with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Operated equipment appropriately and according to user instructions, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
- Provided compassionate care, promoting a positive environment that facilitated emotional well-being of patients.
Education
GED -
West GA Technical College
La Grange, GA05-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
- Elderly care
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Medication reconciliation
- Blood pressure measurement
- Resident support
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Newman Health And Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellstar West GA Health System (Florence Hand Home
05.2000 - Current
Restorative Nurse Assistant
Wellstar West Health System ( Florence Hand Home )
05.2000 - Current
GED -
West GA Technical College
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