Kianta McGhee
Dothan,AL
Summary
Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 8 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains and 6 months experience in sterile compounding IV medications. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law. Driven Pharmacy Technician with proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when filling prescriptions.
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Access Specialist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dothan, AL
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes in high-stress situations, such as acute respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary arrest, by providing quick and effective interventions.
- Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing education on the proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Phlebotomist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dothan, AL
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
1620 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36301
06.2011 - 07.2025
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported pharmacy team by efficiently organizing supplies, cleaning workspaces, and assisting with daily operations as needed.
- Optimized inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- Supported pharmacy cost containment initiatives by reviewing drug usage patterns, identifying potential areas for improvement, and implementing changes as needed.
- Optimized resource utilization by closely monitoring stock levels and placing orders for essential supplies as needed.
- Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
- Improved workflow efficiency by regularly updating and organizing the inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Assisted in minimizing patient wait times through efficient preparation and delivery of IV medications to nursing units.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Upheld a high standard of aseptic technique in the preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions, promoting positive patient outcomes.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while working in a fast-paced hospital environment during high-volume periods.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by preparing intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy workspace by following established sanitation protocols and guidelines.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes in high-stress situations, such as acute respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary arrest, by providing quick and effective interventions.
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories for improved continuity of care.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing education on the proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL05.2018
Skills
- Equipment Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Pyxis MedStation
- Insurance Claim Processing Software
- HIPAA
- Organization and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Aerosol therapy
- Respiratory care protocols
- Bronchial hygiene
- Airway management
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood culture collection
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Sterile compounding
- Parenteral nutrition
- Aseptic technique
- IV preparation
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
06.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center South
05.2018 - 08.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
06.2011 - 07.2025
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Access Specialist
Southeast Health Medical Center