Ganea Brown
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled pharmacy technician with comprehensive experience in inpatient settings. Reliable with proven ability to manage medication distribution, prepare IV admixtures, and support pharmacists in delivering top-tier patient care. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable and highly organized with expertise in medication management systems, sterile compounding, and patient safety protocols.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician III
Emory Hospital
Dunwoody, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to maintain medication safety and compliance, including regular disposal of expired medications.
- Managed medication dispensing and inventory control within inpatient pharmacy setting.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Enhanced medication accessibility in acute care environments to support nursing staff and improve patient care outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians in operational procedures and systems.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining an organized and efficient work environment.
- Applied aseptic techniques to ensure compliance with safety standards in both non-sterile and sterile processing environments.
- Ensured accurate preparation of sterile and non-sterile medications according to established protocols.
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician III
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Dunwoody, GA
03.2024 - 05.2026
- Compounded sterile IV medications following strict safety protocols and aseptic techniques.
- Facilitated safe and accurate preparation of unit dose syringes containing chemotherapy and compounded medications to support patient care in critical settings.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure accuracy in medication preparation processes.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for IV admixture and safety standards.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced turnaround time for medication orders.
- Conducted medication inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and compliance with regulations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Innovation Compounding
Kennesaw, GA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive support to patients by managing pharmacy inquiries and overseeing prescription fulfillment.
- Improved sterile filling accuracy and inventory management practices, contributing to overall pharmacy productivity.
- Compounded customized medications in compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Delivered streamlined operations through effective management of shipping, data entry, and sterile filling processes.
- Prioritized and processed medication requests and written prescriptions to support pharmacy workflow and enhance patient care.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
Fairburn, GA
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Delivered dedicated support to pharmacy operations by implementing strategies that fostered staff motivation and inspiration.
- Defined and prioritized tasks to optimize team support and strengthen relationships with customers and associates.
- Developed and maintained a systematic approach to task prioritization and workflow organization, driving efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrated correct usage of blood pressure monitors and glucometers to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to enhance medication safety and efficacy for patients.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in filling prescriptions.
CVS Pharmacy
Douglasville, GA
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Assist patients by politely greeting them in person and by the phone, while answering questions and transferring them to the pharmacist.
- Ensured compliance with safety and cleanliness standards in pharmacy operations.
- Conducted thorough checks on inventory supplies and anticipated medications, facilitating prompt order placement and expediting processes.
- Process insurance information in a patient’s profile and generate prescriptions given by the doctors.
- Read and interpreted prescription labels to accurately prepare medications. Assisted pharmacists by organizing medications for patient dispensing.
- Organize medications for the pharmacist to check and dispense to patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Guardian Pharmacy
Smyrna, GA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Accurately and efficiently prepare prescription orders, while understanding and following guidelines in scanning items and labels.
- Enhanced safety programs through strict adherence to federal and state safety procedures and protocols.
- Executed item handling and staging processes to ensure timely delivery.
- Conducted thorough assessments of brand control mechanisms and generic medication characteristics to inform decision-making processes.
Education
Associate in Science - Biology
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2027
Skills
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Energetic Self-starter
- Knowledge of Medications
- Excellent organization skills
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Sterile technique
- Pharmacy automation system
- Pyxis system operation
- Controlled substance handling
- Compounding aseptic technique
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician III
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2026
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician III
Emory Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Innovation Compounding
07.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
11.2017 - 12.2020
CVS Pharmacy
05.2015 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Guardian Pharmacy
01.2015 - 12.2015
Associate in Science - Biology
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook