Tierra Morton
Camden,NJ
Summary
Qualified professional specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. History of managing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy, safe environment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
The Residence at Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Certified Medication Aide/ CHHA
Fox Trail senior living
Township of Deptford, NJ
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
CHHA
Bayada
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Home health care agency
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens, doing laundry, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted clients in transfer from bed to wheelchair or vice versa using Hoyer lifts.
- Monitored changes in physical condition of patients and reported any changes promptly to supervisor or nurse.
- Provided companionship including conversations, reading books or playing games with clients.
- Organized personal items like clothing, toiletries and other necessary items for patient use.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Staffers
Gibbsboro, NJ
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Worked directly under nurse in charge
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High school or equivalent - Science
Cherry Hill High West
Cherry Hill, NJ06.2005
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Administering Medications
- Glucose testing
- Oxygen initiation
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Additional Information
I currently have my NJ drivers license and CPR
Timeline
Medication Aide
The Residence at Cherry Hill
01.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Aide/ CHHA
Fox Trail senior living
09.2019 - 01.2024
CHHA
Bayada
09.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Staffers
05.2010 - 01.2016
High school or equivalent - Science
Cherry Hill High West
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