Teresa Rumbough
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medication Aide with extensive experience at Taylor Glen Retirement Community, adept at vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Proven track record of reducing medication errors and enhancing patient wellbeing through meticulous documentation and supportive interactions, fostering trust and long-term relationships with patients and families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Taylor Glen Retirement Community
05.2025 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Medication Aide/Med Tech/SIC
Ranson Ridge Assisted Living
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- 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.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Medication Aide/Med Tech
Genesis Health Care Of Mooresville
09.2002 - 12.2021
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Boosted patient compliance with medication regimes through compassionate guidance and support.
Education
GED -
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NCSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
- Resident support
- Supply management
- Blood pressure measurement
- Diabetes management
- Logs management
- Elderly care
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication reconciliation
- Feeding assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Medication administration
- Inventory monitoring
- Cart organization
- Drug preparation
- Pulse oximetry
- Specimen collection
- CNA certification
- Certified medication technician (CMT)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Output monitoring and reporting
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Taylor Glen Retirement Community
05.2025 - Current
Medication Aide/Med Tech/SIC
Ranson Ridge Assisted Living
12.2021 - 06.2025
Medication Aide/Med Tech
Genesis Health Care Of Mooresville
09.2002 - 12.2021
GED -
Mitchell Community College
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