Kortnie Lyell
Romulus,MI
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ann Arbor, Michigan
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted pharmacists in organizing the pharmacy workload, performed prescription/order data entry, generated prescription labels, compounding documents and delivery slips under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Compounding and prepared pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as allowed by state and federal law and in accordance with USP 797, company policies and accrediting entity standards
- Cleaned, tested, maintained and tracked pumps and other infusion equipment as requested
- Performed and recorded various quality control activities including air sampling, bacterial counts, and Steri-Testing
- Reported all 'positive' results to the pharmacy supervisor immediately
- Ensured the clean room suites and related equipment were cleaned and maintained per organizational policy and procedure, USP 797, USP 800 and state and federal regulations
- Answered/triaged telephone calls and provided nonclinical assistance to callers as appropriate or directed callers to appropriate department
- Proactively managed patients' medication/supply and equipment inventory needs by communicating with patient or responsible party prior to filling anticipated needs
- Maintained refill/follow-up schedule/calendar as appropriate
- Assisted in maintaining pharmacy files and records in an accurate and efficient manner
- Communicated any and all nurse, patient and caregiver clinical concerns and questions to the pharmacist, pharmacy manager or other appropriate clinical staff
- Prepared and placed orders for needed drugs, supplies and equipment, and stock/maintain such materials upon receipt
- Ensured required documentation is completed on quality control records and compounding documents
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Garden City Hospital
Garden City, Michigan
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Taking vital signs and recording information on a medical chart
- Assisting with the collection of lab specimens
- Transporting patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and exam rooms
- Helping with bathing and grooming tasks
- Assisting patients who need help walking or standing
- Communicating a patient's needs to nurses and doctors as appropriate
- Feeding patients, ensuring that any special dietary needs are strictly adhered to
- Aiding in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for a specific condition
- Assisting individuals with taking medication when needed
- Lifting patients in order to move them and prevent bedsores
- Updating relief workers on any unusual situations that may need to be addressed during their shift
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
- Understanding basic first aid and CPR, and I am capable of administering them if need be
- Demonstrating a personal interest in the health and wellbeing of others
- Willing and happy to place the needs of others first
- Having the ability and motivation to work without supervision
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Possessing good time management skills
- Having good physical strength and stamina
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
Garden City Hospital
Garden City, Michigan
08.2020 - 12.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Option Care Health
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted pharmacists in organizing the pharmacy workload, performed prescription/order data entry, generated prescription labels, compounding documents and delivery slips under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Compounding and prepared pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as allowed by state and federal law and in accordance with USP 797, company policies and accrediting entity standards
- Cleaned, tested, maintained and tracked pumps and other infusion equipment as requested
- Performed and recorded various quality control activities including air sampling, bacterial counts, and Steri-Testing
- Reported all 'positive' results to the pharmacy supervisor immediately
- Ensured the clean room suites and related equipment were cleaned and maintained per organizational policy and procedure, USP 797, USP 800 and state and federal regulations
- Answered/triaged telephone calls and provided nonclinical assistance to callers as appropriate or directed callers to appropriate department
- Proactively managed patients' medication/supply and equipment inventory needs by communicating with patient or responsible party prior to filling anticipated needs
- Maintained refill/follow-up schedule/calendar as appropriate
- Assisted in maintaining pharmacy files and records in an accurate and efficient manner
- Communicated any and all nurse, patient and caregiver clinical concerns and questions to the pharmacist, pharmacy manager or other appropriate clinical staff
- Prepared and placed orders for needed drugs, supplies and equipment, and stock/maintain such materials upon receipt
- Ensured required documentation is completed on quality control records and compounding documents
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Involved in the preparation of a variety of intravenous admixtures (TPN's, pain management injectables) and other sterile pediatric products
- Operated pharmacy equipment including Pyxis 2000
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels of supply as well as performed monthly inspections
- Assisted on the improvement of existing procedures and in the training of pharmacy students in all aspects of the daily operation of the pharmacy
- Supported pharmacy daily operations by assisting in the preparation, distribution and the record keeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients
- Regularly inspected refrigerators in nursing units for recyclable IV's and medications, credited and documented expired IV's in the waste log
- Generated medication labels and necessary reports for refilling medication carts, restocking Pyxis units and other medications below par level
- Resolving medication discrepancies using proper documentation in a timely manner
- Prepared chemotherapeutic agents, compound nutritional solutions, TPN, and large volumes of various intravenous medications
- Maintained impatient medical profiles and assessed patient charts for preparing proper medication
- Communicated with various members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and confidentiality
- Assisted nurses with questions and medication issues
Certified Pharmacy Technician
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
Canton, Michigan
06.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Lincoln Park, MI
11.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
K Mart Pharmacy
Jasper, AL
06.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Jasper, AL
11.2012 - 07.2015
Industrial Hygienist
PM Environmental, Inc.
Berkley, MI
05.2012 - 08.2012
Industrial Hygienist
Arch Environmental Group, Inc.
Farmington Hills, MI
06.2011 - 11.2011
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2023 - 07.2024
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Garden City Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Science -
Wayne State University
01.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
Garden City Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Option Care Health
01.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Michigan Medicine
07.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
11.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
K Mart Pharmacy
06.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
11.2012 - 07.2015
Industrial Hygienist
PM Environmental, Inc.
05.2012 - 08.2012
Industrial Hygienist
Arch Environmental Group, Inc.
06.2011 - 11.2011
Summary
As a Certified Pharmacy Technician my role involves meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to accuracy, ensuring the highest standard of care.
The next company I am employed with will benefit from my capacity to handle complex medication regimens and my proficiency in data entry, which streamlines the healthcare process. My dedication to service reflects not only in the care provided to patients but also in my enthusiasm for continuous learning, which keeps me at the forefront of pharmacy practice.
Education
Associate of Science -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 01.2021 - Current
Skills
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Prescription labeling
- Proper labeling procedures
- Drug storage procedures
- Pharmacy operations
- Insurance confirmation
- HIPAA
- Drug security
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Problem-solving skills
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Updating medication histories
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Advanced math skills
- Pharmacist support
- Patient confidentiality
- Insurance verification
- Sterile technique
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Stocking medications
- Refill requests
- Insurance billing
- Inventory management
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Prescription management
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment operation
- HIPAA regulations
- Filling prescriptions
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Patient counseling
- Drug inventory control
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Prescription verification
- Aseptic techniques
- Medication preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Data entry
- Patient paperwork
- Medication dispensing
- Drug utilization review
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Record keeping
- Medication storage
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State of Michigan
Accomplishments
- Trained many new pharmacy technicians on pharmacy policies, procedures and best practices.
Work Preference
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Quote
I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
Sara Teasdale
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Building Computers
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