Medication Nurse Resume Samples

Description :

1. Prepares and Administer medications to patients, complying strictly with Doctor's orders Accepts Doctor's orders for clients/patients.
2. Notifies Charge Nurse/Doctors of pertinent changes in patients conditions.
3. Observes and records signs and symptoms of changes in patients conditions or behavior.
4. Checks Vital signs and record it on the flowsheet.
5. Assures the privacy and personal dignity of patients Responsible for filling charts/ scheduling return appointments Follow up care on patients including labs, paths, medication refills, phone calls, referrals Assist Physicians, Dentist, Podiatrist during their monthly visits to their patients Arrange medication cycle of all the residents upon receiving them from the pharmacy Updating medication sheet and centrally stored medication record from time to time whenever changes is made.
6. Coordinates closely with the pharmacy, family members from time to time Performs patient care functions within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of patient.
7. Administers routine treatment and procedures within the scope of practice and hospital policy Observes patient for adverse reactions to administered medications.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
2. Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
3. Provides basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
4. Answers patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
5. Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
6. Works as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
7. Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
8. Prepares patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
9. Assembles and uses equipment, such as catheters or oxygen suppliers.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Administered controlled/ psychotropic medications assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.
2. Enforced regulations requiring the witnessed counting and verifying medications during shift.
3. Responded to psych and medical emergencies throughout the hospital to ensure patient and staff safety are maintained.
4. Administered Intramuscular injections for acute and non-acute situations.
5. Applied restraints as medically indicated for behavior modification or the safety of patients who are a danger to themselves or others.
6. Trained new nursing staff on policy and procedures related to electronic medication administration records.
7. Raised awareness regarding the need for effective wound care and supportive devices and services.
8. Raised awareness regarding they need for patient hydration.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Built constructive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other health care professionals.
2. Supervised and delegated the task to support staff.
3. Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatment plan.
4. Ordered and evaluated labs/diagnostic tests as needed.
5. Made appropriate recommendations regarding clinical and programmatic needs of patients.
6. Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
7. Ensured patient privacy and comfort during exams and procedures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Tripled chart checks.
2. Completed assigned weekly summaries, with documentation in these summaries reflecting the resident care plan.
3. Assisted with initial resident interview and assessment upon admission, discharge, and transfer.
4. Assessed for and anticipate signs and symptoms of pain/discomfort using nursing measures of comfort and medicated as needed.
5. Given effective counseling in health management.
6. Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
7. Observed patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Worked as Medical Agency Medication nurse for DeBerry Special Needs Prison.
2. Worked in the Health Care Center on the grounds of the prison.
3. Administered medication and act as a triage nurse to the assigned inmates assigned during shift.
4. Transcribed the orders by doctors/NP to the MARS.
5. Reported any change of conditions according to protocol.
6. Oversaw operations on the skilled nursing floor, respiratory unit, and long term floor.
7. Oversaw entire shift operation/ performance and aide as a team leader.
8. Monitored for changes in patient conditions and report findings according to protocol.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Prepared for youth at corrections facility.
2. Received and documented in medication records.
3. Updated medication records on a monthly basis.
4. Recorded narcotic medications on a daily basis.
5. Assessed youth offenders head to toe.
6. Treated open and close wounds.
7. Gave IPPB treatments.
8. Provided diabetic therapy with accu checks and sliding scale as prescribed by physician.
9. Wrote incident reports.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Master's

Description :

1. Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Archbold Medical Center and applicable state/federal regulations.
2. Observes, records and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
3. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
4. Provides and promotes resident's rights during the administration of medications.
5. Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety.
6. Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Staff Nurse for correction or repair.
7. Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
8. Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Staff Nurse when indicated.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or as listed in the Medication Nurse job description.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Provided medication treatment for a 400 client based population.
2. Provided direct patient care to individuals ranging from ages 16yrs-70yrs.
3. Assisted physician with daily admissions assessments.
4. Obtained vital signs, h/p and EKG's.
5. Provided and interpreted PPD's.
6. Administered methadone medication.
7. Kept a detailed and accurate account of all narcotics.
8. Performed HIV/ TB education classes.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Administered prescribed medications, and started intravenous fluids, and noted times and amounts on patient's medical records.
2. Observed patients daily activities and performed assessments as needed for medications effects.
3. Learned to document using SOAP method and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
4. Provided basic and critical care and treatments, such as taking blood pressure, dressing wounds, preventing pressure ulcers, administering enemas or douches, and performed catheterizations.
5. Able to handled multiple task and handle well priorities; competent in organizational and management skills.
6. Worked as part of a health care team to assess patient needs; updated Clinical Supervisor when there was a need to planned and modified care plans and implemented interventions.
7. Respected by Nursing Assistants and established excellent rapport with patients and families.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's