Tara Lynn Stratton
Martin City,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented with each task that needs completed, proficient in collecting, organizing and administering medications in busy settings. Enhance patient well-being with diligent care and recreational support in between medication rounds. Trained in emergency response. Diverse Med Tech/PCA that helps patients with daily activities and protects and promotes patient rights. Dedicated value-added team player keeps calm in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Recognized as great companion and supportive caretaker. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong knowledge and common sense as well as I am very good at thinking outside the box. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/PCA
Price Assisted Living
Columbia Falls, MT
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance with regulations.
- Administered and monitored daily medications for each resident.
- Reported anything unusual with each resident to Manager in writing for documentation.
- Noted changes in behaviors.
Medication Aide/PCA
Hidden Meadow Memory Care
Columbia Falls, MT
12.2017 - 2023
- Dispensed oral, inhalation and topic medications to patients under direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Supported care quality standards by observing patients for reactions and immediately reporting concerns.
- Prepared and administered medications to residents at Hidden Meadow Memory Care facility.
- Collected and input vital signs upon medication administration.
- Counted and signed medication administration records for controlled drugs.
- Dressed, bathed and fed patients needing extra care and assistance.
- Replaced bed linens and washed laundry to keep residents' rooms clean and tidy.
- Demonstrated compassionate care to distressed patients to provide comfort.
- Supported treatment plans by passing out medication at prescribed times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff when patients experienced pain and discomfort.
- Monitored patients' progress to determine medication effects.
- Recognized and adhered to six rights of medication administration with all patients daily.
Education
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Skills
- Daily living support
- Medication administration and oversight
- Compliance with safety standards
- Updating records
- Care for patients
- Reliability in service
- Effective written communication
- I learn quickly and have a very uplifting attitude
- I express positive, happy persona in the work environment
Timeline
Assistant Manager/PCA
Price Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
Medication Aide/PCA
Hidden Meadow Memory Care
12.2017 - 2023