Tykia Avery-Burrell
Richmond,VA
Summary
Communicative professional qualified to distribute medication and manage administration. Expertise in medication administration, patient condition reporting and ingestion instruction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medication Aide
Travel Nurses Agency
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Test and record blood glucose levels
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- In daily contact with pharmacies to ensure all medications were re-ordered in a timely manner.
- Follow infection control procedures.
Registered Medication Aide
Interim Staffing Agency
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Administer prescribed oral, topical, , anal sublingual medications, under the written direction of a physician
- Document reasons prescribed medications are not administered.
- Record and restock medication inventories
- Help patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs.
Registered Medication Aide
Vitality Senior Living
Richmond , Virginia
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Education
CPR, FIRST AID -
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
Richmond, VA06.2015
Respiratory Therapy AAS -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA06.2024
CPR, FIRST AID -
Registered Medication Aide -
09.2020
Patient Care Aide -
07.2016
Skills
- Medication Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Judgement and decision making
- Active listening
References
- Michelle Hager (Supervisor) 804-807-6030
- Canisha Robinson (Supervisor) 804-393-7854
- Nicholas Brown (Supervisor) 804-901-3491
Timeline
Registered Medication Aide
Travel Nurses Agency
11.2021 - Current
Registered Medication Aide
Interim Staffing Agency
11.2021 - Current
Registered Medication Aide
Vitality Senior Living
11.2020 - 10.2022
CPR, FIRST AID -
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
Respiratory Therapy AAS -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
CPR, FIRST AID -
Registered Medication Aide -
Patient Care Aide -
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