Tracie Taylor
Greenville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medication Aide with proven expertise at Alpha Care One, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication reconciliation and compassionate health education. Skilled in glucose monitoring and emergency care, I foster strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring adherence to medication schedules while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Experienced with medication administration and patient care, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of prescribed treatments. Uses effective communication to collaborate with healthcare teams, enhancing patient support. Knowledge of medical protocols and patient safety standards, contributing to quality care.
Healthcare professional prepared for Medication Aide responsibilities, bringing valuable experience in medication administration and patient support. Known for reliable collaboration with healthcare teams and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Adaptable and proficient in performing tasks requiring attention to detail and empathetic patient interaction.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with hands-on experience administering medications and providing compassionate patient care. Successfully supported healthcare teams by ensuring accurate medication distribution and maintaining detailed documentation. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Alpha Care One Assistant Living Facility
02.2021 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in both prescription orders and dosage instructions.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support throughout their treatment journey.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the facility through active participation in staff training initiatives related to medication administration.
- Facilitated seamless shift changes by thoroughly documenting medication administration activities for incoming team members.
- 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.
- 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, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Safeguarded patients from potential drug interactions by carefully reviewing their medical histories before administering any new medications.
- Ensured consistent treatment by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support throughout their treatment journey.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- 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.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in both prescription orders and dosage instructions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the facility through active participation in staff training initiatives related to medication administration.
- Facilitated seamless shift changes by thoroughly documenting medication administration activities for incoming team members.
- 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.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Medication Aide
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
01.1994 - 04.2006
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- 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.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in both prescription orders and dosage instructions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the facility through active participation in staff training initiatives related to medication administration.
- Facilitated seamless shift changes by thoroughly documenting medication administration activities for incoming team members.
- 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.
- 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, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2027
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Glucose monitoring
- Insulin injection administration
- Emergency care
- Certified medication aide
- Monitoring for side effects
- Medication reconciliation
- Team coordination
- Health education
- Medication schedule adherence
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Sound judgment
- Pharmaceutical orders
Accomplishments
appreciation for 10 years of service (Spring Arbor Assistant Living Facility
2002 Caregiver of the Year-Spring Arbor
Associate of the month-Brookdale Assistant Living facility
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Timeline
Medication Aide
Alpha Care One Assistant Living Facility
02.2021 - 10.2024
Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2012 - 08.2015
Medication Aide
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
01.1994 - 04.2006
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Appreciation for 10 years of service
I pride myself on making sure the residents are well taken care of
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