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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, SC
05.2026

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
Sydney Walraven