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Stacy Simmons

Sylmar,CA

Summary

Medication Tech offering 6-year background in following set medication programs. Proficient in performing all procedures of good nursing care. Highly skilled in taking and recording vital signs.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medication Technician

Belmont Village Senior Living
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.

Certified Medication Technician

Oakmont Assistant Living Off Las Vegas
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Patient Care Technician

St Vincent's University Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.

Cna

Help At Home Senior Care
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

Education

Medication Tech QMA - Qualified Medication Assistant

Wslker Career Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2018

Cna - Cna

Walker Career Center
Indianapolis, IN
08.2014

High School Diploma - Health Aide

Beverly High School
Beverly, MA
05.2002

Skills

  • Specimen Collection
  • Universal Precautions
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Dietary Needs
  • Patient Observation
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Phlebotomy Training

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CMT - Certified Medication Technician
  • CPR

Timeline

Medication Technician

Belmont Village Senior Living
04.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Medication Technician

Oakmont Assistant Living Off Las Vegas
03.2021 - 03.2022

Patient Care Technician

St Vincent's University Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2020

Cna

Help At Home Senior Care
02.2015 - 01.2017

Dialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2014

Medication Tech QMA - Qualified Medication Assistant

Wslker Career Center

Cna - Cna

Walker Career Center

High School Diploma - Health Aide

Beverly High School
Stacy Simmons