PRN Certified Nursing Assistant/RMA

• 2020 - Present

Lead Registered Medication Aide

• Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

The Shift Lead Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Medication Aide (CNA/RMA) functions in an array of roles for the Assisted Living/Memory Care setting. The Lead RMA will coordinate care across multiple assigned areas in conjunction with CNA’s. This individual provides a variety of routine nursing care under the direction of licensed nursing staff, and will administer medication to residents in accordance with WCBR policy and procedure. Priorities for the Lead RMA are the care and safety of the resident population, as well as preserving their dignity and quality of life. This individual should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment with an emphasis on individuality, psychosocial and emotional support. This person will collaborate directly with the Assisted Living Administrator/Assistant Director of Nursing to manage acuity and milieu on their assigned shift, as well as complete other administrative tasks as assigned by their nurse manager.•Administer and document prescribed medications according to physician orders.•Provide resident care utilizing the full scope of professional practice in accordance with state and federal guidelines for CNA/RMA certification. •Demonstrate aptitude at all times in delivering this level of care.•Measuring and recording Inputs and Outputs (I&O’s), assisting in weight monitoring.•Answer resident call light in a timely manner and interact with residents and family as needed, promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest.•Assist with the admission and discharge of residents, transport residents and equipment as needed.•Manage medication inventories, controlled medication counts, and collaborate with pharmacy when needed to ensure sufficient supply. •Facilitate meaningful events and activities as planned through the Hearthstone Program. Show less

Registered Medication Aide

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

Executive Director

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

serves as the community leader and is responsible for the financial, human resource and operations management of the community -Recruit, train and hire leadership team members to supervise and lead each department. -Create a culture of excellence through driving results and rallying the team. -Act as the sales leader of the community, partnering with the marketing team to provide input on necessary collateral. Working with the CRM systems – Navihealth and MDOffice to gain referrals from outlying hospitals. Coordinating the referral-to-admissions process. -Maintain personal and daily connections with families, residents and all care partners. -Accompany surveyors and consults on community inspections and annual healthy and life safety surveys. -Submit plan of correction to appropriate government agency upon receipt of report of deficiencies. -Ensure all leadership members are setting expectations and holding leadership accountable. Show less

Ophthalmic Assistant

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

• Assists Ophthalmology Department physicians nurses and other technical support personnel with diagnostic tests performed to evaluate Eye Clinic patients.• Performs visual field testing.• Performs ocular motility testing.• Administers ophthalmic drops and ointments.• Provides patient services.• Maintains ophthalmic exam lanes clinic area and equipment.

Patient Care Technician

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

• Assists patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization. • Performs basic nursing skills as delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedure to promote patient health and wellness. • Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care. • Performs administrative support functions. Areas of Work Included:Surgical Trauma Intensive Care UnitOperating RoomTCV/POSpecial Pathogens UnitNNICU

Endoscopy Technician

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

● Function as sterile scrub caring for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.● Set up sterile surgical field using aseptic technique, utilizing knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology and physician’s preferences for surgical instrumentation, suturing, passing, dissecting, retracting, and closing of surgical wounds.● Improved Patient Satisfaction Scores by Providing fast and efficient procedure room turnovers decreasing patient wait times.● Ensure the safety of patients during endoscopic procedures by assisting with proper positioning, and monitoring vital signs.● Provided High Level Disinfection and Sterilization of scopes and instruments post procedure. Show less

Call Center Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

Registered medication Aide/Wellness Supervisor

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2020

● Held Sole Responsibility to Train, and Assign Tasks to ALTs/CNAs ● Organizing and maintaining resident and resource files. ● Administer Meds/Treatments in a 90 bed facility as directed on the MARS, and properly documenting. ● Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. ● Collected samples for testing ● Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patient needs ● responding to residents' requests and assisting in coordination of services to our residents. ● Providing clerical support; ● Supervise all Direct Care Staff, ensuring rounds are completed every two hours. ● Follow up on Doctors' orders and complete documentation. Verify all necessary charting is completed, prior to oncoming shift. ● Monitor, retrieve and follow up on phone messages and emails. Show less

Registered Medication Aide Supervisor

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

● Held Sole Responsibility to Train, and Assign Tasks to ALTs/CNAs ● Administered and accurately recorded the administration of medication to 40 residents in an assisted living environment ● Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. ● Collected samples for testing. Monitored food and liquid input/output ● Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patient needs ● Held Sole Responsibility to Train, and Assign Tasks to ALTs/CNAs ● Administered and accurately recorded the administration of medication to 40 residents in an assisted living environment ● Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. ● Collected samples for testing. Monitored food and liquid input/output ● Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patient needs

Merchandising Supervisor

• Oct 2011 - Nov 2014

● Held Sole Responsibility in Assisting Assistant store manager with the hiring and training of all new sales associates. ● Promoted team work effort in organization and cleanliness of sales floor. ● Increased Sales through merchandise displays and approval of credit applications. ● Increased customer satisfaction scores by performing research and collecting data from customer surveys improving marketing techniques. ● Participated in the Kohls Cares Program by volunteering my time and service to local community food banks and shelters. ● Accurately filled orders: prepared, wrapped, weighed and loaded items for shipping according to packing slips ● Processed all invoicing, freight forwarding and packaging slips ● Improved shipping and packing practices by discussing issues with co-workers and management ● Handled patient complaints for missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and damage Show less

Front Office Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

● Increased Medication Dispense, by promoting fast and efficient service ● Utilizing a multi-line phone system, fax machine, printer, copier, and scanner to process patients through the MedExpress process. ● Registering patients, verifying insurance eligibility, and collecting payments through various software systems. ● Answering Multi-Phone Lines, Filing, Faxing, Scanning Documentation And Completing Daily Patient Callbacks. ● Discharge Patients, Assist Office And Clinical Staff And Close Office At End Of Night. Show less