Deedra Doherty
Columbus,KS
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician experienced in monitoring vital signs and supporting nursing staff. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. Detail-oriented Pharmacy Clerk optimized workflow efficiency and ensured compliance with pharmacy regulations through skilled inventory management and customer assistance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Clerk
Evans Drug
Columbus, KS
09.2024 - Current
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Operated pharmacy software to enter patient information and manage prescription records effectively.
- Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications, providing product information and recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock checks, minimizing shortages and optimizing shelf space.
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all customer interactions.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow efficiency by organizing medication inventory and restocking shelves as needed.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Freeman Health System Webb City
Webb City, MO
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety of patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for efficient care coordination.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs, promoting dignity and independence.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating specialized medical equipment such as dialysis devices for enhanced patient diagnostics.
- Administered intravenous therapy under supervision of registered nurses, adhering strictly to protocol for optimal results without complications.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Patient Care Technician CCHT, Administrative Ass
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Miami, OK
06.2015 - 06.2026
- Assisted with dialysis treatments and ensured equipment functionality.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and self-care techniques.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient experience during treatments.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Supported clinical staff by managing patient records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
- Improved data management by creating comprehensive databases for easier access to critical information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uniontown High School
Uniontown, KS05-2001
Skills
- OTC recommendations
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Patient confidentiality
- Answering customer questions
- Medication dispensing
- Counter support
- Customer assistance
- Stocking shelves
- Document management
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Freeman Health System Webb City
04.2025 - 07.2026
Pharmacy Clerk
Evans Drug
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician CCHT, Administrative Ass
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2015 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Uniontown High School
college
Attended Fort Scott Community College Aug. 2001 through May 2003
Studied Medical