Lisa Irish CPhT, CSPT
Portland,ME
Summary
I am a highly motivated & team oriented person whose true passion is to bring my extensive veterinary and pharmacy experience & knowledge together by joining a team of similar interests and goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Manager
Maine Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Recruit and train all team members while maintaining proper documentation of required licenses and certifications
- Perform wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and quality.
- Order all hazardous and non-hazardous IV medications to replenish stock in anticipation of meeting patient needs
- Maintain proper drug storage procedures, including overseeing the movement of all controlled substances across our five IV infusion locations
- Maintain all management tasks, including payroll, staff schedules, vacations of 15 technicians
- Help team to perform all daily tasks, including drug and supply ordering, maintaining back orders, perform sterile compounding of all hazardous and non hazardous infusion medications , proper cleaning of BSC and Laminar flow hoods prior to and following all daily sterile compounding needs.
- Help team to complete all daily, weekly and monthly required cleaning, as well as all environmental monitoring
Pharmacy Technician
Maine Medical Center - Inpatient Pharmacy
06.2003 - 06.2015
- Performed all tasks related to Intravenous sterile compounding - including antibiotics, TPNs, chemotherapy & batching.
- Performed all tasks related to Pyxis ES and controlled substance maintenance, including resolving any related discrepancies
Certified Veterinary Technician
Yarmouth Veterinary Center
06.1994 - 06.2005
- Restrained animals to protect team members and owners from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted & prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Provided assistance for kennel/boarding facility which included all daily cleaning activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Pharmacy
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.1994
Skills
- Maintain excellent communication skills with fellow technicians, nursing team, and pharmacists
- Excel in ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Take pride in working closely with all team members at every level of the job duties and providing them with the day to day support needed while managing the pharmacy technician needs of five IV Therapy Infusion locations - Scarborough, South Portland, Brunswick, Sanford & Maine Children's Cancer Program
Certification
CPHT
(Certified Pharmacy Technician)
CSPT
(Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician)
Hobbies & Interests
Biking
Walking
Cooking
Crafting
Gardening
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Manager
Maine Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Maine Medical Center - Inpatient Pharmacy
06.2003 - 06.2015
Certified Veterinary Technician
Yarmouth Veterinary Center
06.1994 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Pharmacy
Southern Maine Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
University of New Hampshire
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