Gina Garcia
American Falls,ID
Summary
Reliable and dedicated professional with proven experience in medication administration and client support. Known for training and mentoring junior staff, implementing process improvements, and maintaining a safe environment, contributing to enhanced team efficiency and resident care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Edgewood Assisted Living
American Falls, ID
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and resident care standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on proper medication handling and documentation procedures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' quality of life and independence.
- Trained new staff on medication procedures and best practices, promoting team knowledge and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance accuracy in medication dispensation and reduce errors.
- Administered medications accurately according to established protocols and resident care plans.
- Supported needs of 35+ residents under long-term care.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
American Falls, ID
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Human Services
Pocatello, ID
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering positive interactions and reducing challenging behaviors.
- Monitored client progress, documenting observations to ensure continuity of care and improvement in outcomes.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices for client engagement and support strategies.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to client interests, improving social interaction and overall well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Falls High School
American Falls, ID06.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Mental health support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Heart saver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Edgewood Assisted Living
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
09.2022 - 03.2023
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Human Services
07.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
American Falls High School