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Cheryl Gonzales

MARICOPA,AZ

Summary

Accomplished Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in medication compounding, including chemotherapy and IV preparations, showcased at Banner Health Gateway and other leading healthcare institutions. Expert in utilizing EPIC and Pyxis systems, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to patient safety. Proven leader in teaching and implementing USP 797/800 standards, enhancing pharmacy operations' efficiency and compliance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health Gateway
Gilbert, AZ
11.2022 - Current
  • Filled medication orders in accordance with physicians' instructions and departmental policies.
  • Fill Pyxis machines
  • Compound IVs in a sterile environment.
  • Compound Chemotherapy medications
  • Checked for completeness of all new labels and refill labels.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Managed medication therapy and adjusted dosages for inpatient care based on patient responses and clinical conditions.
  • Verified patient information for accuracy on each prescription filled.

Lead Pharmacy Tech

Denver Health OMC Center
Denver, CO
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Restock intravenous (IV) supplies and add measured drugs or nutrients to IV solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs for various uses, such as chemotherapy medication
  • Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques
  • Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions, Including Hazardous Intravenous Medications
  • Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
  • Monitors USP 797/800, Surface Sampling
  • Teach Pharmacy Technicians Chemo Preparations and Proper USP797/880 Techniques

Admixture Technician

Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Aurora, CO
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer
  • Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
  • Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques
  • Mix Hazardous pharmaceutical preparations

Pharmacy Tech/Nights

Centura Health/St Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
07.2002 - 09.2019
  • Pyxis Coordinator, Narcotic Technician
  • Deliver medications or pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, or surgery
  • Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist
  • Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary
  • Compound, Package, and label medications
  • Compound IV Medications in a Clean room setting

Education

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Pima Medical Institute
Denver, Colorado
10.2002

High School Diploma -

Antonito High School
Antonito, Colorado
05.1994

Skills

  • EPIC
  • EXCEL
  • Pyxis
  • Chemo admixture
  • Dose Edge
  • Pharmacy Keeper
  • Cerner
  • Intravenous admixture preparation

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Banner Health Gateway
11.2022 - Current

Lead Pharmacy Tech

Denver Health OMC Center
08.2020 - 11.2022

Admixture Technician

Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
01.2020 - 08.2020

Pharmacy Tech/Nights

Centura Health/St Anthony Hospital
07.2002 - 09.2019

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Antonito High School

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