Lela Peterson
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with expertise in medication preparation, inventory management, and aseptic techniques. Proven ability to manage controlled substances and train new technicians to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Pharmacy Technician
AMN Healthcare
11.2019 - Current
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace consistently.
- Compounded medications accurately following established protocols and guidelines.
Travel Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical Group
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared and dispensed medications under supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software for accuracy.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
- Generated labels for compounded medications using an automated system.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Travel Certified Pharmacy Technician
Total Medical Staffing
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepared and dispensed medications under supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Education
Associate of Science -
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2018
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy software: Cerner, Epic, Baxa, and Meditech
- Aseptic technique
- Controlled substances management
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Medication dispensing
- Compounding techniques
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Pyxis/Omnicell restocking
- Chemotherapy administration
Certification
- PTCB 1601-0068-2979-892
- IV CERTIFIED
- NABP 755214
- REGISTRATIONS - MD, VA, GA, NC, WI, NM, TX
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Pharmacy Technician
Aureus Medical Group
01.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Pharmacy Technician
AMN Healthcare
11.2019 - Current
Travel Certified Pharmacy Technician
Total Medical Staffing
10.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science -
Anne Arundel Community College