Venessa Garcia
Garland,TX
Summary
Focused and attentive Certified Medication Aide offering over 10 years of healthcare expertise. Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Oxford Glen At Sachse
03.2023 - Current
- Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed compassion, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Administered medications to residents and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Assisted residents with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Lead Medication Aide
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing internal processes within the facility''s med pass procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of controlled substances according to state regulations while also implementing security measures that reduced diversion risks.
- Mentored new Medication Aides, sharing best practices for safe and effective drug administration to enhance overall team performance.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Interacted with residents and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Delegating responsibilities/task to staff
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Rasheed Internal Medicine
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Triaged patients
- Administered injections
- Called/sent prescriptions into the pharmacy
Education
State Certification - Certified Medication Aide
C.E Global Education
Garland, TX01.2023
Medical Office Specialist
Kaplan College
McAllen, TX10.2013
Certification - Medical Assisting
Academy Education Services
Oxnard, CA03.2005
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
Pharr, TX05.2004
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Behavior monitoring
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Records Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Oxford Glen At Sachse
03.2023 - Current
Lead Medication Aide
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
10.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Rasheed Internal Medicine
09.2018 - 07.2020
State Certification - Certified Medication Aide
C.E Global Education
Medical Office Specialist
Kaplan College
Certification - Medical Assisting
Academy Education Services
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
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