Mechelle Jones
Kingston,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
05.2015 - Current
- Processes medication orders into pharmacy system database. Medication orders are triaged and processed for the pharmacist within established time frames for stat, now and routine orders.
- Coordinates drug distribution activities. IV and oral medication are available for patient administration when needed. Medications and supplies are maintained at established par levels.
- Coordinates medication delivery and storage. Medications are delivered to the correct floor location based on priority. Medication areas and automated cabinets are routinely checked for out of date drugs and proper storage conditions.
- Admixes parenteral medications using appropriate technique and equipment.
- Parenteral doses are prepared free of microbial contaminants. Maintains IV facility, airflow hoods, and compounder according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Room Technician
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Health Unit Coordinator
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Communicate effectively with patient, visitors and health care team.
- Serve as gatekeeper for physician and nursing orders into the patient computer system (EMR- Electronic Medical Record)
- Operate nursing unit equipment, pneumatic tube system, intercom system, fax machine, computer, printer and multi-line telephone.
Skills
- Organization & Prioritization
- Creative Problem Resolution
- Confidential Records Management
- Inventory Management
- CPM - Central Pharmacy Manager
- Citrix
- Cerner
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2013
- Certified Pharmacy Technician 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
University of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Room Technician
University of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2015
Health Unit Coordinator
University of Tennessee Medical Center
10.2011 - 05.2013