Sydney Walraven
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in compassionate caregiving and medication administration, notably at Serene Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being and safety, demonstrated through meticulous documentation and reporting. Proven leadership in training staff, underpinned by strong time management and clear communication skills, significantly improving patient care quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Serene Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
06.2024 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
- Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Provided compassionate care for residents with a wide range of health issues such as dementia, diabetes, hypertension, and anxiety.
- Coordinated with families and caregivers about the changing needs of each resident.
Medication Technician
Serene Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted in training new Medication Technicians on best practices and company policies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during administration of high-risk medications.
- Supported health promotion activities by participating in patient care meetings and suggesting medication adjustments.
- Reduced stress for patients and collaborated with families by providing compassionate communication regarding medication management.
Library Circulation Student Manager
Bob Jones University
08.2022 - Current
- Trained staff in department procedures and requirements to build cohesive and successful team.
- Interacted with the student population and community customers professionally by answering questions regarding library services, resources, and hours.
- Prepared supplies for early morning activities.
- Kept facility clean and neat with regular attention to maintenance demands.
- Patrolled activities areas to check on students and maximize safety and security protections.
Education
Nursing
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05.2026
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Time Management
- Activities of Daily Living
- Extensive Dementia Care
Certification
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Serene Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
06.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Serene Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
06.2023 - Current
Library Circulation Student Manager
Bob Jones University
08.2022 - Current
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Nursing
Bob Jones University
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