Nastia Little
Watertown
Summary
Dedicated Medication Aide skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and problem-solving. Committed to delivering exceptional care and enhancing resident well-being through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide/Resident Assistant
Stoneybrook Suites Assisted Living
Watertown, SD
03.2020 - Current
- Administer medications accurately to residents in compliance with state regulations.
- Monitor residents for side effects and report changes in health status promptly.
- Document medication administration and resident observations in electronic health records.
- Educate residents and families on medication purposes and potential side effects.
- Train new Medication Aides on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- 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.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Assisted residents with conflict resolution, promoting a harmonious living atmosphere through effective communication.
- Facilitated community-building activities to enhance resident engagement and foster a supportive environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistent
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD05.2019
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, SD05.2017
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Glucose monitoring
- Insulin injection administration
- Emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medication stock maintenance
- CPR certification
- Collecting vital signs
- Certified medication aide (CMA)
- Time management
- Team player
- Activity planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Role modeling
- Problem-solver
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Medication Aide/Resident Assistant
Stoneybrook Suites Assisted Living
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistent
Lake Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School