Sherl Brunson
Medication Technician
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings. Experienced Job Title knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver and Medication Technician
Westfield Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Caregiver and Medication Technician
Dulaney Valley Assisted Living
11.2013 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Improved medication administration accuracy by meticulously following physician orders and verifying patient information.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during administration of high-risk medications.
- Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Assisted Living Manager Training - Clinical Management, Service Planning,Admission
Zion Health
8100 Harford RD11.2022
Nursing Assistant - Certification of Completion For Personal Care:
Watterson Skill Center
1800 Greenmount Avenue 03.1984
High School Diploma - General Education
Harbor City High School
Baltimore MD07.1982
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Ethics
- Flexible Schedule and Availability
- Care Plan Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Management
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Client Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Daily Living Assistance
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Flexible Schedule
- Alzheimer's care
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- CPR certification
- End-of-life care
- Needs Assessment
- Caring Companionship
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Safety Compliance
- Patient Ambulation
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Personal Care Homemaker (PCHM)
- Direct Care Aide
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Caregiver and Medication Technician
Westfield Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver and Medication Technician
Dulaney Valley Assisted Living
11.2013 - 01.2024
Assisted Living Manager Training - Clinical Management, Service Planning,Admission
Zion Health
Nursing Assistant - Certification of Completion For Personal Care:
Watterson Skill Center
High School Diploma - General Education
Harbor City High School
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