Maryann Odor
4706 Live Meadow Ln, Katy
Summary
Patient-focused Medication Aide with advanced understanding of medications, side effects, and adverse reactions. Skilled in applying topical, oral, nasal, and sublingual medications. Exceptional listener and communicator. Highly proficient in monitoring vital signs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation
Brookshire
01.2024 - Current
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks, with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- A monitor's response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such.
- Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration.
- Maintains residents' records daily, in a timely manner, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations, charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behaviors, visitors, etc.
- Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
- Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
- Receives reports on all residents.
- Counts controlled substances with off-going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
- Provides direct resident care in accordance with the Resident Assistant job description.
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
- Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
- Document medications in the medication administration record (MAR); verify completeness and accuracy of other notations.
- Attending all in-services as required.
- Member of the community's emergency response team.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
Certified Medication Aide
Oakmont Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre of Katy
Katy
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Administer medications to patients according to prescribed dosages and schedules.
- Verify patient identity and medication orders before administering any medications.
- Document medication administration accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects from medications, and report any concerns to the nursing staff.
- Assist with medication inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and organizing medications Low inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and organizing medications
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures when handling medications.
- Provide assistance to patients with activities of daily living as needed.
- Collaborate with other health professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Participate in continuing education and training to maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in medication administration.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
Certified Medication Aide
Heritage Park of Katy
Katy
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks, with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Monitor's response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects.
- Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration
- Maintains residents' records daily, in a timely manner, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations, charting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behaviors, visitors, etc.
- Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor
- Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room
- Receives reports on all residents
- Counts controlled substances with off-going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
- Provides direct resident care in accordance with the Resident Assistant job description.
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
- Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers
- Document medications in the medication administration record (MAR); verify completeness and accuracy of other notations.
- Attending all in-services as required
- Member of the community's emergency response team.
- Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene, per company policies.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
Certified Medication Aide
Sundance Memory Care @Towne Lake
Cypress
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks, with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- A monitor's response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such.
- Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration
- Maintains residents' records daily, in a timely manner, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors, visitors, etc.
- Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor
- Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room
- Receives reports on all residents
- Counts controlled substances with off-going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
- Provides direct resident care in accordance with the Resident Assistant job description.
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
- Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers
- Document medications in the medication administration record (MAR); verify completeness and accuracy of other notations.
- Attend all in-services as required.
- Member of the community's emergency response team.
- Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene, per company policies.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
- Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carriage Inn Retirement Community
Katy
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Took vital signs and reported any abnormal readings to the nurse in charge.
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living.
- Obtained specimen collection while maintaining universal precautions.
- Providing social interaction for patients.
- Prevented bed sores by repositioning and checking patients for incontinence every two hours, and as needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caydance Assisted Living & Memory Care
Katy
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Took vital signs and reported any abnormal readings to the nurse in charge
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living
- Obtained specimen collection while maintaining universal precautions
- Providing social interaction for patients
- Prevented bed sores by repositioning and checking patients for incontinence every two hours, and as needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial City Health & Rehabilitation Center
Houston
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Took vital signs and reported any abnormal readings to the nurse in charge
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living
- Obtained specimen collection while maintaining universal precautions
- Providing social interaction for patients
- Prevented bed sores by repositioning and checking patients for incontinence every two hours, and as needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of Nigeria-Nsukka
Enugu, State, Nigeria05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TXSkills
- Dosage tracking
- Medication Dispensing
- Cart organization
- Vital signs monitoring
- Logs management
- Ingestion instruction
- Inventory Monitoring
- Medication storage
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Elderly Care
- Vital signs collection
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Feeding Assistance
- Behavior monitoring
- Resident support
Certification
- Texas Certified Nurse Aide, In progress, NA0060034997, 05/01/18
- Medication Aide, MA0000049364, 04/01/21
References
Available on request
Volunteer Experience
Parishioner, St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, Katy, TX
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Oakmont Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre of Katy
05.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Medication Aide
Heritage Park of Katy
01.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Medication Aide
Sundance Memory Care @Towne Lake
08.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carriage Inn Retirement Community
03.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caydance Assisted Living & Memory Care
02.2019 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial City Health & Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Texas Certified Nurse Aide, In progress, NA0060034997, 05/01/18
- Medication Aide, MA0000049364, 04/01/21
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of Nigeria-Nsukka
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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