Heather Winebarger
Portland, OR,Oregon
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Manifest Independence
Portland, OR
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
Lead Medication Technician
Cherrywood Village
Portland, OR
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Instructed staff on proper procedures related to medication administration and storage requirements.
- Ensured that all medications are administered according to physician instructions.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to new drugs, dosage forms, indications.
- Verified prescription orders against medical charts to ensure accuracy prior to filling requests.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's prescriptions and treatments.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in drug therapies.
- Assisted in the inventory management of controlled substances and other medications.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from patients, family members, physicians, nurses, pharmacists or other healthcare professionals concerning medication information.
- Processed refill requests received by telephone or fax accurately and efficiently.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
Education
Hudsons Bay High School
Vancouver, WA06-1997
Skills
- Pharmacy Knowledge
- Medication Reconciliation
- Adherence to Protocols
- Drug Interaction Awareness
- Medical Records Management
- Daily living assistance
- Records Updating
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Caregiver Relations
- Supply Restocking
- Infection Control
- Patient evaluations
- Catheter Care
- Biohazard Disposal
- Care Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- First Aid Certification
- Universal Precautions
- Wound Care
- Patient Positioning
- Feeding Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR/AED
- Collecting vital signs
- Self Motivation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Quick problem solver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medication Technician
Manifest Independence
05.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Medication Technician
Cherrywood Village
06.2016 - 05.2023
Hudsons Bay High School
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