Taylor Schroeder
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
I worked as a candy striper for a few years in middle school at the local nursing home called Burns Manor. I have also worked at the newer nursing home that replaced Burns Manor, called Harmony River. I started off as a CNA in June 2013 there and then took my TMA course, and from there I have been working as a CNA/TMA since 2013. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TMA
Harmony River
Hutchinson
06.2013 - Current
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Generals
Ridgewater College
05.2020
Skills
- Charting Expertise
- Administering Medication
- Vital Signs
- Resident Cares
- Isolation Precautions
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
TMA
Harmony River
06.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Generals
Ridgewater College