Patience Coney
Newport News
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
Williamsburg
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or families.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members in providing patient care.
- Provided education about drug actions, interactions, side effects and proper storage instructions to family members.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients receiving medication services.
- Verified accuracy of medication dosage prior to administration.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications dispensed to residents.
- Prepared and administered medication to residents per physician's orders.
- Assisted nurses in performing treatments such as topical ointments or inhalers as needed.
- Observed changes in resident's condition and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in administering medications to residents as prescribed by physicians.
Supervisor in Charge Of/Certified Medication Aide
Spring Arbor Assisted Living/ Memory Care
Williamsburg
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Education
Certificate - CNA,Medication Aide, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician
Heart To Heart
Williamsburg, VA08-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication recordkeeping
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Dosage verification
- Patient safety
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Timeline
Registered Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2023 - Current
Supervisor in Charge Of/Certified Medication Aide
Spring Arbor Assisted Living/ Memory Care
08.2016 - 06.2023
Certificate - CNA,Medication Aide, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician
Heart To Heart