Leah Presley
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Driven Pharmacy Technician with 3 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced hospital & retail pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories, understanding medications and drug interactions and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing my practice as a registered nurse.
Healthcare professional with strong background in critical care nursing. Adept at managing complex patient cases and contributing to high-functioning teams. Known for adaptability and reliability, with focus on delivering quality patient outcomes and providing compassionate care.
Experienced with advanced cardiovascular care and critical patient management. Utilizes comprehensive clinical knowledge to deliver high-quality nursing care in intensive settings. Track record of effective communication and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nursing professional with strong background in cardiovascular intensive care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to rapidly changing medical situations. Reliable in delivering high-quality care, with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Winchester Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to medication regimens and reducing readmission rates.
- Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices to improve efficiency and quality of care.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Documented accurate and detailed information regarding patient assessments, interventions, progress, and response to treatments within electronic health records system.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by streamlining prescription processing and medication dispensing procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a meticulous double-check system for all prescriptions filled.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of drug interactions and proper dosage instructions.
- Improved customer satisfaction, addressing concerns and answering questions about medications and health conditions.
- Promoted teamwork among pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved productivity.
- Supervised junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices in pharmaceutical processes and procedures.
- Optimized inventory management, regularly reviewing stock levels and placing timely orders to prevent shortages or overstocking issues.
- Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Implemented new technologies within the pharmacy workflow, increasing overall efficiency and accuracy in daily tasks.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to ensure consistent adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to the development of pharmacy policies and standard operating procedures, aligning practices with organizational goals.
- Expedited prescription refills requests by promptly contacting prescribers'' offices for authorization.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Skills
- Manual and Automated Medication Dispensing
- Drug Storage Procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- HIPAA
- Drug Inventory Control
- Pharmacy and Customer Records Management
- Report Preparation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced Math Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Attention to Detail
- ECG interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical care nursing
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Sedation management
- Ventilator management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Telemetry monitoring
- Health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Blood transfusion
- Oxygen therapy
- Time management
- Honest and dependable
- Reliable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
American Red Cross CPR certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Winchester Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
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