Christina Johnson
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offers 23 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 21 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Shift Medication Aide
Heritage Oaks Assisted Living
12.2022 - Current
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Assistant Account Manager
Nelnet
06.2018 - Current
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Maintained central database of key contacts, risk ratings, financial impact and key issues.
- Met with average of [Number] clients per week consistently, resulting in [Number]% client retention rate.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, availability, use and credit questions accurately.
- Organized joint sales calls with current customers and outside vendors.
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Analyzed and reported on customer activity, business trends and areas of concern.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Medication Aide
The Residence At Gramercy
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Clinical Assistant- Float
Bryan Medical Center
02.2007 - 08.2017
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results.
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilization of equipment following hospital guidelines.
- Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
- Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
Medication Aide
Gramercy Hill
02.2005 - 05.2010
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Education
No Degree - Nurse Aide Certificate
Tabitha Health Care Services
48th Randolph AreaNo Degree - Medication Aide Certificate
Tabitha Health Care Services
48th RandolphGED -
Lincoln Southeast High School
Lincoln, NE05.2005
Skills
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Medication Prescribing
- Quality Control Procedures
- Restock Shelves
- Removing expired medications and properly destructing per DHHS standards
- Organized with tasks
- Working night shift
- Medication dispersal
- Medication preparation
- Medication side effect knowledge
- Working with shifting priorities
- Eye medication understanding
Timeline
Night Shift Medication Aide
Heritage Oaks Assisted Living
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Account Manager
Nelnet
06.2018 - Current
Medication Aide
The Residence At Gramercy
09.2016 - 06.2022
Clinical Assistant- Float
Bryan Medical Center
02.2007 - 08.2017
Medication Aide
Gramercy Hill
02.2005 - 05.2010
No Degree - Nurse Aide Certificate
Tabitha Health Care Services
No Degree - Medication Aide Certificate
Tabitha Health Care Services
GED -
Lincoln Southeast High School
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