Lori Grude
Stockton,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in medication administration and patient care. Skilled in medication reconciliation and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure compliance. Committed to training team members and enhancing daily living assistance for residents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Summerfield of Stockton
Stockton, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions and reported changes in health status.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure accurate medication records and compliance.
- Trained new team members on proper medication administration procedures and documentation standards.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for all residents.
Medication Technician
Brookdale Kettleman Lane
Lodi, CA
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications to residents, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Educated residents and families on medication management and side effects, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on medication administration procedures and documentation standards.
Pharmacy Technician
BJRX LTC Pharmacy
Stockton, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Pharmacy Technician/Customer Service and Triage
Pharmacy Care Concepts
Stockton, CA
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed medication dispensing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Education
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Carrington College
Stockton, CA02-2015
Associate of Arts - General Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CAAssociate of Science - Medical Assisting
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Healthcare regulations
- Pharmacy knowledge
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Insurance verification
- Medical records management
Timeline
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Summerfield of Stockton
08.2021 - Current
Medication Technician
Brookdale Kettleman Lane
05.2020 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Technician
BJRX LTC Pharmacy
08.2019 - 05.2020
Pharmacy Technician/Customer Service and Triage
Pharmacy Care Concepts
03.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Carrington College
Associate of Arts - General Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Modesto Junior College