Shanna Shepard
Lansing,MI
Summary
Compassionate Medication Technician with proven expertise at Bickford Senior Living, adept at medication administration and patient observation. Demonstrated reliability in maintaining accurate medication records and ensuring safety protocols. Skilled in electronic charting and committed to empathetic patient care, contributing to enhanced resident satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Bickford Senior Living and Memory Care
Lansing, MI
07.2016 - Current
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records for patient safety and regulatory adherence.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions, promptly reporting any concerns to nursing staff.
- Learned and utilized electronic health record systems for tracking medication schedules and documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support patient care plans and medication management strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas, adhering to all safety standards.
- 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.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Education
General Studies -
Saint Johns Public Schools
Saint Johns, MI10.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Adherence to protocols
- Patient assessments
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Emergency response
- Resident support
- Medication storage
- Walking rounds
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Calm under stress
- Patient positioning
- Direct patient care
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Time management
- Administering medications
- Family communication
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Empathy and compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia care
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Medication Technician
Bickford Senior Living and Memory Care
07.2016 - Current
General Studies -
Saint Johns Public Schools