Charlotte Meza
Menifee
Summary
Dedicated Medication Technician with extensive experience at Pacifica Senior Living Sun City, skilled in medication administration and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through efficient medication management and compliance with healthcare regulations. Calm under stress, adept at balancing multiple patient needs while ensuring safety and accuracy in medication distribution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
10.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting findings to nursing staff.
- Implemented efficient patient mobility techniques, enhancing overall care experience.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving protocols and adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored junior CNAs on best practices for delivering high-quality patient care services.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Medication Technician
Pacifica Senior Living Sun City
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Administer medications to patients following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitor and document patient reactions to medications accurately.
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining medication inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations during medication administration.
- Support team efforts in improving patient care through efficient medication management.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Education
LVN
Career Care Institute
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Healthcare regulations
- Pharmacy knowledge
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Resident support
- Medication storage
- Wound care
- Calm under stress
- Electronic charting
Certification
BLS CPR CNA
Timeline
CNA
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
10.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Pacifica Senior Living Sun City
01.2019 - 06.2024
LVN
Career Care Institute