Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
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NAOMI M ATANDI

ROSEDALE,Maryland

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering experience, knowledge, and willingness to participate in research, testing and analysis related to safe development, production and storage of drugs and other medical supplies. A committed pharmacist who combines clinical skills with business acumen and a proven ability to grow pharmacy revenues. Works diligently to research, prepare, and dispense medications and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and legal requirements. Excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail pharmacist. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Giant Pharmacy
09.2019 - Current
  • Aliaksandr Hrytsyshyn, PharmD, MBA
  • Perform administrative and bookkeeping duties such as inventory control, stocking shelves and data entry
  • Receive and make phone calls to patients, other pharmacies, providers and even insurance companies
  • Prepare prescriptions through retrieval, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring and dosage calculations
  • Provide customer service by receiving prescription requests, sometimes assist customers to find any over the counter (OTC) products
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.

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Secret
01.2017 - Current

Certified Medication Technician

Spectrum Support Inc
11.2015 - Current
  • Administer medication to disabled individuals as authorized by the registered nurse
  • Maintain inventory, order medications and complete assigned documentation and paperwork
  • Demonstrated compassionate, patient with a strong customer service focus
  • Provide care as directed by the nurse or designee to residents residing in the facility.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Electricians Mate Petty Officer

United States Navy Reserve
09.2014 - Current
  • Interpret electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; maintain and repair various propulsion and auxiliary control consoles; and connecting electric power machinery and electric equipment.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
  • Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE

Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital, CSA
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.

Student Pharmacist

University of Maryland Medical System, UMMS
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Dr
  • Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA
  • Screened and provided direct patient care and medication management for ambulatory patients
  • Researched and completed IRB background information for blister packaging project
  • Offered flu shots and blood pressure screenings for various communities within Baltimore County and city
  • Educated about vaccination to community members
  • Extracted and analyzed data on vancomycin usage in ICU geriatric patients
  • Attended P and T rounds meetings
  • Made phone calls to patient, doctors, pharmacies, and insurance companies to resolve patient medication needs
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.

Member Unit Medical Liaison

United States Navy Reserve
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Ensure that a 30-member unit is medically ready for mobilization through updating the members on their medical needs such as immunization, physical health assessment and physical fitness readiness
  • Work and support NOSC’s medical office in making medical services available to personnel.
  • Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
  • Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP)
Baltimore, MD
05.2022

Associate of Science - Science, Pre

Community College of Baltimore County
06.2016

Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Time Management
  • Staff Development
  • Proper Labeling Procedures
  • Secure Storage of Medications
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • FDA and HIPAA Compliance
  • Supporting Pharmacy Operations
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dosage Calculation
  • Receiving Incoming Supplies
  • Ordering and Stocking Medications
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance and Control

Affiliations

Pharmacy intern-PI02086, Maryland board of Pharmacy 2019-present Certified Immunizing Student Pharmacist, American Pharmacist Association (APhA) 2019- present Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Heart Association Jun 2017-present Certified Medical Technician-MT0105343, Maryland Board of Nursing 2016-present

Additional Information

  • HONORS AND AWARDS , Dean Natalie D. Eddington Scholarship Recipient, UMSOP 2017-2022 Completion Scholarship Recipient, Community College of Baltimore County 2015-2016 Distinguished Military Graduate Award Recipient, US Navy Feb 2015 Academic Dean’s List, Community College of Baltimore County 2013-2014 Walter Kwarta Scholarship recipient, Community College of Baltimore County 2013-2014 Essex Alumni Association Donald J. Slowinski Scholarship Community College of Baltimore County 2013-2014 Honors Program Scholarship Community College of Baltimore County 2013-2014

Certification

  • CMT - Certified Medication Technician
  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Licensed Pharmacy intern

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Kisii
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
American sign language
Elementary

Timeline

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE

Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital, CSA
10.2021 - 11.2021

Student Pharmacist

University of Maryland Medical System, UMMS
07.2020 - 08.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Giant Pharmacy
09.2019 - Current

Member Unit Medical Liaison

United States Navy Reserve
12.2017 - 07.2019

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Secret
01.2017 - Current

Certified Medication Technician

Spectrum Support Inc
11.2015 - Current

Electricians Mate Petty Officer

United States Navy Reserve
09.2014 - Current

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP)

Associate of Science - Science, Pre

Community College of Baltimore County

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