Laila DeCandia
Croydon,PA
Summary
Safety-focused professional with over 7 years of experience in hospital pharmacy settings. Previous experience lifeguarding and providing childcare. Proven expertise in maintaining safe environments, adhering to safety protocols, and effectively communicating with teams and families. Organized and adaptable in fast-paced situations.
Overview
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1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist/Technician
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11.2022 - 08.2026
- Managed daily tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment where accuracy, safety, and reliability are essential.
- Kept inventory orderly to facilitate quick access to medication and supplies.
- Responded calmly and efficiently to shortages, recalls, backorders, and other unexpected situations.
- Communicated with pharmacists, vendors, nurses, and reps to resolve issues and ensure needs are met.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas following strict hospital safety and sterility procedures.
- Handled daily deliveries of medical supplies.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Managed inventory levels for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
- Prepared and delivered medications accurately and promptly to hospital units.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy of stock records.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Lower Bucks Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications for inpatient use.
- Maintained accurate medication deliveries and restocked automated medication dispensing system.
- Utilized aseptic technique for sterile IV compounding.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy standards consistently.
Lifeguard
Sesame Place
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
- Enforced safety rules, communicating with children and parents.
- Maintained awareness of multiple guests in assigned areas.
- Supervised children and families in a busy amusement/water park environment focusing on safety.
Childcare Provider
Private Family Client
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided reliable after-school care for 2 children aged 5 and 9, throughout the school year.
- Assisted with homework after bus stop pickup maintaining a routine.
- Provided a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
- Communicated with parents regarding daily activities and needs.
Education
CPhT - Pharmacy Technician
Pennco Tech
Bristol, PA 09.2017 - 06.2018
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
Fairless Hills, PASkills
- Inventory management
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- High-stress environment adaptability
- Time management
- Child supervision and safety
- Family and customer communication
- Dependability
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
CPhT - Sept 2018-Current
Timeline
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist/Technician
Penn Medicine
11.2022 - 08.2026
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Lower Bucks Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2023
CPhT - Pharmacy Technician
Pennco Tech
09.2017 - 06.2018
Lifeguard
Sesame Place
03.2014 - 01.2015
Childcare Provider
Private Family Client
09.2013 - 06.2014
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School