Nikeisha Woods
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Medication Aide at Arden Courts Memory Care, adept in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance care plans and ensure patient safety through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Recognized for delivering exceptional support to patients and families during challenging times. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medication Aide
Arden Courts Memory Care
Richmond
06.2023 - Current
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each resident.
- Identified adverse reactions or side effects of drugs, and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or families.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
Patient Care Technician
Medical College Of Virginia
Richmond
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lucy Corr Village
Richmond
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA12-2030
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- First aid response
- First aid procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
Certification
- Registered Medication Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Registered Medication Aide
Arden Courts Memory Care
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Medical College Of Virginia
10.2019 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lucy Corr Village
11.2018 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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