Tonya Heun
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Mcdowell Village - Senior Living
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- injections as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to medication management.
- Complied with applicable laws governing drug distribution practices.
- Educated patients about their rights regarding access to their own medical information.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
Medication Technician
Truewood by Merrill
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Brighton Collectables
Brighton Collectibles
Chandler, AZ
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
Brookedale North Mesa
Brookdale Assisted Living
Mesa, AZ
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Restocked supplies
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
Education
Alhambra High School
Phoenix, AZ1983
Skills
- Records Updating
- Daily Living Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.
Dr. Seuss
Timeline
Medication Technician
Mcdowell Village - Senior Living
08.2023 - 10.2023
Brighton Collectables
Brighton Collectibles
12.2018 - 04.2023
Medication Technician
Truewood by Merrill
09.2015 - 09.2023
Brookedale North Mesa
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2012 - 09.2014
Alhambra High School
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