Willette Powell
Odessa,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide with extensive experience at Ashton Medical Resort. Proven ability in medication administration and patient observation, ensuring optimal care and safety. Skilled in maintaining medication inventory and fostering positive relationships with patients and families, enhancing overall wellbeing and comfort. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Ashton Medical Resort
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Behavior Technician
Midland Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Care Odessa
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
GED - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSkills
- Medication stock maintenance
- Glucose testing
- Drugs inventory
- Oxygen initiation
- Logs management
- Topical medication application
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Pharmacology
- Glucose monitoring
- Infection control
- Problem-solving
- Prescription verification
- Monitoring for side effects
- Health education
- Medication storage
- Documentation accuracy
- Wellbeing assurance
- Team coordination
- Records maintenance
- Pharmaceutical orders
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency care
- Administering medications
- Dosage calculation
- Medication schedule adherence
- Sound judgment
- Equipment sterilization
- Equipment inspection and cleaning
- Patient observation
- Injections and infusions
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Certified medication aide
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance certification
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Midland Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - 09.2025
Medication Aide
Ashton Medical Resort
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Care Odessa
08.2017 - 08.2021
GED - Nursing
Odessa College
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