Marcia Sykes
Baltimore
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medication Technician with strong skills in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient support. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Chesapeake Developmental Support Service Incorporate
Owings, MD
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients for side effects and reported observations to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and medication requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support and safety.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Millers Grant
Ellicott City, MD
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Administered daily personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting physical independence among residents.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Baltimore, MD
12.2000 - 07.2019
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions to ensure accurate care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities, enhancing overall patient experience and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn,MDSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid procedures
- Dosage calculation
- Medication administration
- Resident support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient care
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Chesapeake Developmental Support Service Incorporate
05.2024 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Millers Grant
11.2019 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School