Deirdre Blessard
Salem,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician with strong IV compounding skills, medication preparation, and a commitment to safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Healthcare LGMC
Salem, Virginia
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescription orders, contributing to accurate medication dispensing.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Coordinated timely delivery of medications to nursing personnel, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Responded to questions and requests via telephone, ensuring effective communication and patient support.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Salem, Virginia
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Processed medication orders using pharmacy management software effectively.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked as a traveling Cpht at Piedmont Hospital, Newnan, GA, and Prisma Health, Columbia, SC, supporting medication management across multiple facilities.
- Performed sterile and non-sterile compounding for NICU and TPN in a hospital setting.
- Delivered medications to OR for anesthesia administration, ensuring timely availability for surgical procedures.
- Conducted hourly runs for ADM restocking and patient bin deliveries, maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting patient care.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, Virginia
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared chemotherapy IV solutions under sterile conditions to ensure patient safety
- Assisted pharmacist in compounding non-sterile, sterile, and NICU dilutions and TPNs for patient treatment
- Managed medicine inventory to maintain stock levels and prevent shortages
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical
Omaha, Nebraska
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Traveled as a Cpht, providing pharmacy support at Aspirus Medical Center outpatient pharmacy and Marshfield Clinic inpatient IV technician.
- Managed pharmaceutical inventory, maintaining accurate stock levels to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Performed sterile, non-sterile, NICU, TPN, and chemotherapy compounding with adherence to safety and quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School
Salem, VA06-1987
Cpht Advanced Certification - Technician Verification Program
Npta Training
Salem, VA08-2026
Billing And Reimbursement Certification - Advanced certification for pharmacy technician
Npta Training
Salem, VA08-2026
Sterile Compounding Program - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Program
Npta Training
Salem, VA08-2026
Skills
- IV compounding
- Medication preparation
- Medication dispensing
- Prescription labeling
- Pharmacist support
- Aseptic techniques
- Inventory management
- Medication storage
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving skills
- Workflow improvement
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Cpht #210119180138829
- Virginia state license #023003178
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Healthcare LGMC
05.2022 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
10.2021 - 12.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical
01.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical
12.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School
Cpht Advanced Certification - Technician Verification Program
Npta Training
Billing And Reimbursement Certification - Advanced certification for pharmacy technician
Npta Training
Sterile Compounding Program - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Program
Npta Training