Unika Hargrove
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering [5] years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Oxford Crossing Assisted Living
06.2022 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- 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.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Tempory CNA
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
TSS Worker { Theropeutic Support Staff }
ACS Consultants
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on procedures and services.
- Answered telephone and assisted callers by providing information or directing to appropriate employee.
- Followed up with customers to verify satisfaction and address outstanding concerns.
- Assisted employees with making copies, sending faxes, and filing paperwork.
- Communicated with clients on behalf of staff to relay messages and information.
- Resolved customer complaints with diplomatic and courteous communication.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of company products and services to provide comprehensive support.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Provided technical assistance to customers utilizing remote support tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
550 N Broad St06.2014
Skills
- Medication Preparation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Healthcare Information
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Status Updates
- Safety Behaviors
- Floor Assignments
- Certified Medication Aide
- EMR System
Timeline
Medication Aide
Oxford Crossing Assisted Living
06.2022 - Current
Tempory CNA
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
TSS Worker { Theropeutic Support Staff }
ACS Consultants
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
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