TEGAN RUSHWORTH'BALDERAS
*****************@*****.*** 971-***-**** McMinnville, OR 97128
Skills
Patient Assessments
Insurance Verification
Patient Observation
Records Updating
Emergency Response
Regulatory Compliance
Privacy and Confidentiality
Daily Living Assistance
Medication Administration
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Direct Patient Care
Documentation Procedures Expert
Quick Problem Solver
Health Insurance Verification
Monitoring Fluids
Helping With Medication
Blood Sugar Monitoring
CPR Certification
Mobility Assistance
Patient Care
Vital Signs Monitoring
Wound Care Specialist
Chronic Disease Management
Injury Prevention
Calm Under Stress
Willingness to Learn
First Aid and CPR
Quality Assurance Controls
Medical Terminology
Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Respiratory Equipment Training
Collecting Specimens
Medical Records Management
Experience
Cherrywood memory care McMinnville, OR
Medication Technician
01/2022 - Current
Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prepared [Number] various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies through [Action] and [Action].
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Avamere assisted living Newberg, OR
Medication Technician
10/2022 - 01/2023
Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Education and Training
Kootani Community College Cour'dalne Idaho
Medication Technician Certification in Nursing Assistance
05/2016
Black Stone Paralegal Studies Allentown, PA
Some College (No Degree) in Paralegal
Chatham High Chatham, MA
GED