Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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BRITTANY L. NICHOLS

VANCOUVER,WA

Summary

Certified pharmacy technician with an A.A.S degree in Pharmacy Technology. Seeking a professional environment to exemplify strong communications skills, attentive organization, and growing my years of experience as a certified technician. Dedicated employee and collaborative co-worker that strives to work together to achieve daily pharmacy goals. Knowledgeable pharmacy member skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating with team members to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Legacy Health
Vancouver, WA
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Adhered to all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including controlled substances.
  • Prepared intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Compounded oral medications for adults and neonatal patients according to established procedures and standards.
  • Assisted with training new staff members in the non-hazardous IV room.
  • Extensive use with the ExactaMix Automated Compounder for adult and neonatal TPN's.
  • Extensive use of dispense prep and mid check prep in Epic using a camera system to show pharmacists proper dilution solutions, drugs, and drug volumes.
  • Monthly IV room cleaning with Peridox using a full face respirator followed by proper documentation per USP 797/800 guidelines.
  • Refilled medications in Pyxis machines throughout the hospital for nursing staff to pull from.
  • Maintained par levels in all Pyxis machines for adequate volume based on patient census and patient specific doses.
  • Built trays for all code carts throughout the hospital and restocked all Pyxis machines in the OR's.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Franz Cancer Institue at Providence Portland
Portland, OR
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Receiving drug orders from Cardinal and patient specific medications from the medication assistance program (MAP).
  • Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Trained to properly clean a positive/negative pressure room/disinfect supplies per USP 797/800.
  • Ordering pharmacy supplies, keeping an organized area for all paperwork/documents, properly filing paperwork based on basic record keeping/inventory/drugs/shipments/supplies/patients.
  • Computer literacy skills, strong interpersonal communication with patients/other staff members.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Providence Specialty Pharmacy/Credena Health
Portland, OR
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Printing/sorting prescriptions based on drug type, temperature specifications, and location.
  • Filling high volume of prescriptions (upwards of 150 per day) for HIV/AIDS, HepC, Oncology, Inflammatory Conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Fertility, Cystic Fibrosis, Growth Hormone, etc.
  • Packing medications based on storage specifications- cold chain and non-perishable excursions.
  • Training in shipping via Fedex, local StatMD courier, and the Providence courier.
  • Leadership member in process changes in production along with managing supplies in the pharmacy.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Vibra Specialty Hospital
Portland, OR
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Admixing medications for patients using IV bags in a vertical airflow hood using USP 797 guidelines and aseptic technique.
  • Pulling medications and restocking all MedDispense machines including code carts.
  • Order, properly sterilize, and restock all IV room materials, MedDispense machines and main pharmacy materials.
  • Experience with ordering medications from AmerisourseBergen using ABCpassport.
  • Mainly mixed TPN's, controlled substance drips, and antibiotics.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technology

Heald College - Central Administrative Office
Portland
10-2014

Skills

  • Aseptic technique
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Drug inventory control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Filling high volumes of prescriptions
  • Team collaboration
  • Stocking medications
  • Workflow optimization
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Pharmaceutical calculations

Accomplishments

  • Director's List Award recipient
  • Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.7

Certification

  • Active WA state Certified Pharmacy Technician license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Legacy Health
06.2022 - 10.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Franz Cancer Institue at Providence Portland
11.2018 - 10.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Providence Specialty Pharmacy/Credena Health
11.2015 - 11.2018

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Vibra Specialty Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technology

Heald College - Central Administrative Office

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