Damara Ward
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in pediatric care and pharmacy operations. Skilled in assisting patients, administering basic care, and supporting clinical staff in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong knowledge of medication preparation, patient safety, and documentation, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Aide
WakeMed
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct care to pediatric patients, including vital signs, feeding, mobility support, and monitoring comfort levels.
- Assist nurses and physicians with procedures and patient preparation.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Serve as unit secretary, managing phones, and coordination of patient admissions/discharges.
- Contribute to a collaborative and safe environment for patients and staff in a busy pediatric unit.
Pharmacy Technician
ECU Health
11.2020 - 2023
- Prepared sterile IV admixtures and compounded products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, under USP / guidelines.
- Accurately filled physician orders, medication carts, daily restock requests, and stock requisitions; documented in compounding software.
- Assisted with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of compounding equipment to maintain a sterile environment.
- Delivered medications and supplies to patient care areas and restocked automated dispensing machines.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate personnel, ensuring prompt communication.
- Provided technical support for automated dispensing systems (Pyxis).
- Maintained accurate logs, records, and regulatory documentation; filed records in appropriate locations.
- Completed and documented monthly inspections of medication storage areas; identified and replaced outdated/unusable drugs.
- Monitored quality improvement indicators, stocked medications and supplies, and packaged medications for dispensing.
- Performed additional duties to support daily hospital pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with safety standards
Education
Nursing Assistant I -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC04.2024
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC08.2019
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Aide
WakeMed
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
ECU Health
11.2020 - 2023
Nursing Assistant I -
Pitt Community College
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Pitt Community College