Carrie Cole
Buxton,OR
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in patient care coordination, medication error prevention, and staff training. Committed to enhancing patient safety and streamlining medication processes for optimal healthcare delivery.
Results-driven Lead Medication Technician with over 16 years of experience in supervising medication administration and training staff. Proven ability to implement safety protocols, reduce medication errors, and optimize inventory management for improved patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medication Technician
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
Portland, OR
03.2009 - 08.2025
- Supervised medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for medication management.
- Streamlined medication distribution processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy of service delivery.
- Conducted regular audits of medication storage areas to maintain organization and prevent discrepancies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address patient-specific medication needs and concerns.
- Implemented new tracking systems for inventory management, reducing waste and improving resource allocation.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system for high-risk drugs.
- Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications from medications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration records, vital signs, and treatment plans for effective communication among the healthcare team.
Sous Chef
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
Portland, OR
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure timely and high-quality meal preparation.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in food safety and culinary techniques.
- Developed seasonal menus based on local ingredients and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with dining services to enhance resident satisfaction through food offerings.
- Implemented inventory management procedures to minimize waste and optimize resources.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen areas.
- Coordinated special events, creating themed menus that catered to diverse dietary needs.
- Streamlined cooking processes, improving efficiency without compromising quality or presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minidoka HIgh
Rupert, ID05-1995
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Prescription verification
- Staff training and development
- Patient care coordination
- Drug interaction monitoring
- Dosage calculation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Daily living assistance
- Medication error prevention
- Maintaining medication records
- Patient care
Timeline
Lead Medication Technician
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
03.2009 - 08.2025
Sous Chef
Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
03.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Minidoka HIgh