Debbie Schwieters
Post Falls
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medication Technician
Senior Guest Services The Lodge
Coeur d'Alene
09.2016 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following care plans and safety protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and best practices.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Apollo College
Spokane, WA 05.2007 - 05.2008
GED
Escondido, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Record keeping
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Medication Technician
Senior Guest Services The Lodge
09.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant -
Apollo College
05.2007 - 05.2008
GED