Vanessa Y Cuellar
Mastic Beach,NY
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Worker known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in behavior management, crisis intervention, and developmental support to cater to individual needs of youth. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging situations.
Skilled Resident Medication Assistant with significant experience in administering prescribed medication to residents, monitoring for potential side effects and interactions. Strong ability to effectively communicate with medical professionals and provide compassionate care to patients.Recognized for maintaining accurate patient records and demonstrating respect for all individuals' dignity and privacy.
Compassionate Resident Medication Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in medication administration, patient care coordination, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring optimal care and support for residents in healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Together For Youth
Canaan, NY
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures related to providing quality services.
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
Resident Medication Assistant
Peregrine Crossgates
Albany, NY
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Communicated with pharmacists regarding questions and concerns about prescriptions or orders.
- Responded promptly to requests for medications from nursing staff or physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to ensure quality care is provided to each resident.
- Assisted in training new personnel on medication administration techniques.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to dispensing them to residents.
- Provided support and assistance with ordering, stocking, and inventorying of medications.
- Observed and documented any adverse reactions to medications as well as effectiveness of treatments.
- Assisted in organizing and distributing medications to residents according to their individualized medication plans.
- Ensured that all medication refills are requested in a timely manner from pharmacy or other sources.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control protocols.
- Verified that all controlled substances are securely stored at all times per state regulations.
- Utilized computer systems for documentation purposes including MAR entries and eMAR.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Santa Cruz
El Salvador11-1999
Skills
- Abuse Identification
- Youth Advocacy
- Shelter arrangements
- Program Evaluation
- Group and individual sessions
- Resource Coordination
- Dementia Care
- Infection Control
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient assistance
- Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Toileting assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Diabetes management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavioral support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
CPR
TCI
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Together For Youth
03.2023 - 08.2024
Resident Medication Assistant
Peregrine Crossgates
02.2020 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Colegio Santa Cruz
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