Waneda Rowe
Adams
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at St Mark's Long Term Living, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective communication and infection control practices. Committed to regulatory compliance and fostering collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
TMA
St Mark's Long Term Living
Austin
12.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications to ensure safety of the patient.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient's condition or response to medication.
- Assisted with ordering prescriptions from pharmacy vendors when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Assisted with the storage, distribution, and management of medication inventory to ensure availability.
- Conducted monthly inventory checks on all controlled substances per state regulations.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatment plans based on observations made during rounds.
- Preparedvarious medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Complied with all applicable laws governing the safe distribution of drugs.
- Prepared medications for administration by counting tablets, labeling containers, pouring liquids.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Instructed patients on proper use of their medications and answered questions about side effects or other concerns.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Identified potential problems associated with improper use of medications and reported them promptly.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel regarding medication orders, refills requests and other related matters.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Data entry
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
Timeline
TMA
St Mark's Long Term Living
12.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Riverland Community College
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