KATHLEEN TRUJILLO

New Mexico State Veterans Home

09.1998 - 06.2021

Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
Affixed correct labels to direct nursing staff to administer medications to residents correctly as recommended by healthcare provider.
Provided education on Psychoactive medication to staff.
Counseled residents on proper use of medications and potential side effects.
Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to residents.
Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
Prepared medication and IV orders to deliver adequate supply for care of resident.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Dispensed and verified resident prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from residents, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Reconstituted oral liquids.
Monitored medication dispensing machines within unit med rooms to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.

Summary