Lynn Platte

• Processed and dispensed medications accurately to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with pharmacy professionals to optimize pyxis medication daily refills utilizing BD Logistics, EPIC, and Carefusion
• Trained and mentored newer technicians according to best practices and workflow efficiencies.
• Implemented inventory management strategies to reduce waste and maintain optimal stock levels of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintained training requirements for Mayo Clinic, MN State Pharmacy Board, and PTCB.
• Performed aseptic technique abiding by applicable USP 800 and 797 practices while practicing within sterile environment to make various non-hazardous and hazardous intravenous preparations.
• Packaged in unit-dose form various controlled and non-controlled pharmaceuticals.
• Ensured accountability of controlled and non-controlled pharmaceuticals.
• Communicated within and outside the department to ensure work priorities and patient needs were addressed
• Responded to emergent needs as directed by pharmacists and other hospital professionals.
• Assisted in maintaining pharmaceuticals in date for the River Corridor.
• Collected and processed controlled waste from surgery, the emergency room, and other areas of surgery

• Managed recruitment processes, ensuring timely and effective candidate sourcing and selection.
• Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to enhance new hire integration.
• Advised management on performance evaluation processes, fostering a culture of continuous feedback.
• Coordinated employee engagement initiatives, enhancing workplace morale and retention rates.
• Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a more equitable workplace environment.
• Served as a trusted resource for employees by providing guidance on various HR topics such as benefits, policies, and training opportunities.
• Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
• Participated in regular HR audits, ensuring accuracy of employee documentation and adherence to legal requirements.
• Managed time-off requests efficiently, minimizing disruptions in workflow while respecting employees'' personal needs.
• Supported the agency's growth by assisting in the recruitment and selection process for top talent candidates.
• Supervised, directed, and evaluated human resource specialists in the areas of staffing, position classification, labor relations, training, compensation and benefits
• Represented management at arbitrations, meetings, and recruitment events
• Filled in as the Institution Duty Officer when assigned covering emergency responses on weekends, evenings, and holidays

I was in this position also from 11/87-9/89)

• Collaborated with healthcare leadership to identify staffing needs and recruit qualified medical professionals.
• Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates in various medical specialties.
• Streamlined candidate screening processes, enhancing efficiency in identifying suitable applicants for clinical roles.
• Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit for organizational culture.
• Completed written reports justifying pay and incentive packages for hard to fill medical positions

• Conducted comprehensive training sessions to improve staff knowledge of HR policies and compliance.
• Managed benefits administration for the staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
• Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
• Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
• Implemented employee recognition programs, fostering a positive work environment and increased retention rates.
• Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and strategize recruitment efforts.
• Developed and maintained up-to-date database of employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Streamlined recruitment processes and interviewed candidates and expedited the hiring of qualified candidates.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies to expand candidate pools for hard-to-fill positions, ultimately leading to successful hires.

(I was in this position during the timeframes of 4/86-11/87, 9/89-10/90 and 9/99-3/06)

• Conducted comprehensive background investigations to assess personnel security risks.
• Developed and implemented security clearance processes to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence on potential security threats.
• Analyzed security policies and procedures, recommending improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Interviewed employees for suitability for employment and ongoing employment.
• Adjudicated background investigations of volunteers, contractors and staff.
• Provided written adjudicative reports recommending security clearances on employees.
• Managed sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of personnel records.
• Served as a subject matter expert during internal audits or inspections relating to personnel security functions, ensuring full compliance with established standards.

• Managed legal documentation processes to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Assisted in processing and assembling inmate legal records upon admission and while incarcerating
• Collaborated with unit teams too streamline workflow and improve case management efficiency.
• Processed inmates into the facility by inventorying property, fingerprinting, and photographing
• Inventoried inmate property and processed inmate mail