Tara Metsker
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Medication Technician with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, medication administration and assisting with daily living activities. Strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient and family satisfaction. Outstanding ability to multitask and prioritize workload with little to no supervision. Dedicated worker seeking a position as an indispensable and supportive team member with an organization that provides care to those in need who are elderly, medically, developmentally or physically challenged.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Village On The Park Plano
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare professionals
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Medication Technician
Mercer Terrace
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Coordinated with Doctors and registered nurses to develop care plan for residents.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained a neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Helped residents with hygiene-related tasks such as bathing, brushing teeth, grooming and toileting.
- Improved resident outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Attended all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
- Built and maintained rapport with residents and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver
Golden Beginnings
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for 6 patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.
- Planned and prepared meals based on individual nutrition needs of patients.
- Demonstrated unwavering patience and understanding; diffused extremely anxious and traumatic situations for confused patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Administered medication as prescribed by Doctor.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Private Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
01.1998 - 03.2018
- Provided quality and round the clock care for a person with multiple disabilities for 23 years.
- Dispensation of medicines and other prescription programs and treatments.
- Administration of gastrostomy feedings, tracheostomy care and monitored oxygen and ventilator.
- Maintained scheduling of various medical and other appointments, also providing safe mobile transfer.
- Extensive knowledge and proficiency in medical chart and record keeping.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Helped complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Solely in charge of patient's general welfare making meals, feeding, housekeeping, sanitizing, and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for the patient.
- Attended to the personal hygiene of patient, bathing, shaving, dressing, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA06.1989
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient-Focused Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Daily Living Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Insulin injection administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Medication Aide
Village On The Park Plano
03.2024 - 02.2025
Medication Technician
Mercer Terrace
01.2023 - 02.2024
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver
Golden Beginnings
03.2019 - 07.2020
Private Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
01.1998 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
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