Stephanie Strong
Gosnells ,WA
Summary
Medication supervisor. Team player.care passion.for my role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Assistant
Opal
Gosnells , WA
07.2003 - 11.2022
- Supervisor medication AIN..admin officer
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Prepared [Number] various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies through [Action] and [Action].
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Whs Officer
Opal
Perth, WA
- Monthly meeting..manual handling trainer.all safety matters
- Prepared detailed written reports articulating and detailing specific facts based on eyewitness accounts.
- Responded to crimes in progress, initiating actions such as interrogation of suspects or medical aid for victims.
- Performed security oversight, traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Drafted investigation and incident reports and submitted to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluated complaints and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Guarded courthouses and grand jury rooms to provide security, enforce laws and maintain order.
- Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities for criminal investigations.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Investigated suspicious persons and situations and illegal activity in patrol area.
- Instructed suspects on field sobriety tests and used portable equipment to conduct tests.
- Recommended changes in procedures to emphasize officer safety.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for criminal prosecution case logs, records, reports and agendas.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Maximized data collection accuracy scores by recording, storing and analyzing security information with zero discrepancies.
- Attained staff feedback to deliver information to superiors for corrective action.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational deployment material filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cert 4 Agedcare.cert 4 Whs
St Colms
Belfast Northern Ireland Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Surgical Preparation
- Observation Documentation
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Needs Determination
- Nutrition and Diet
- Linen Replacements
- Caregiver Relations
- Bedsore Prevention
- Specimen Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Patient Positioning
- Biohazard Disposal
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Time Management
- Phlebotomy Training
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Care Monitoring
- Family Education
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety Management
- Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid Certification
- Emotional Intelligence
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Meal Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Care Quality
- Catheter Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- CPR Certification
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- CNA Certification
- Intercultural Competence
- Quality Assurance
- Calm Under Stress
- Wound Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Timeline
Medication Assistant
Opal
07.2003 - 11.2022
Whs Officer
Opal
Some College (No Degree) - Cert 4 Agedcare.cert 4 Whs
St Colms