Tammy King
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Certified Medication Aide
Ranchwood Nursing Center
01.2020 - Current
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care during medication administration.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies through proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Receptionist
Complete Home Service
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- An independent worker with proven computer competency, strong communication skills and an ability to organize and plan successfully.
- Accustomed to a fast paced work environment and dealing with a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient and accurate way
Certified Home Health Aide
Encompass Home Health Care
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Meet patient care requirements for hospice.
- Ability to work independently
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- In charge of bathing in a home setting.
Certified Home Health Aide
Carter Health Care
05.2008 - 08.2018
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Broad knowledge of medical care techniques in various settings.
- Responsible for Medicare bathing and personal care for home health and hospice patients.
- Follow care plans provided by the case manager.
- Report to RN of any condition changes monitored.
- Computer, written, and verbal communication skills with proper medical staff and family.
Personal Home Care Aide
Healthcare Innovations
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted in managing special dietary requirements of clients according to their specific health conditions or preferences.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
No Degree - Healthcare
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Cowan/Yukon/Czech
Yukon, OK2023
High School Diploma -
Yukon High School
Yukon, OK05.2001
Skills
- Responding to emergencies
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Observing responses
- Universal Precautions
- Healthcare regulations
- Injury Prevention
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Time Management
Timeline
Advanced Certified Medication Aide
Ranchwood Nursing Center
01.2020 - Current
Receptionist
Complete Home Service
09.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Encompass Home Health Care
10.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Carter Health Care
05.2008 - 08.2018
Personal Home Care Aide
Healthcare Innovations
01.2005 - 06.2008
No Degree - Healthcare
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Cowan/Yukon/Czech
High School Diploma -
Yukon High School
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