Pamela Myers
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within the Correctional specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in Correctional medication and Correctional patient care and needs. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 7 years.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Centurion Health Services-
07.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy staff
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Oversaw procurement processes to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste from expired products.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems.
- Supervised staff and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
- Supervised team of 12 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
RN Case Manager-Hospice PRN
Kindred Hospice
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Supervisor-Correctional Unit
Corizon Health Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to th nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as a approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
RN Floor Nurse-Correctional Unit
Corizon Health Services
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized Nextgen EMR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in the correctional environment.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
Education
Associate of Arts - RN
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.1983
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Prescription Verification
- Workflow Optimization
- Pharmacy operations management-
- Regulatory Compliance
- Drug Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Inventory Control
- Inventory and restocking
- Drug safety
- Purchasing management
- Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care and cost savings in medications
Affiliations
- AHIMA-Health Information Management (RHIT credentials)
- ANA-Nursing
Certification
- Licensed RHIT - 6/2014-present
- Licensed Multi-State RN-6/2017-present
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Centurion Health Services-
07.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor-Correctional Unit
Corizon Health Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
RN Case Manager-Hospice PRN
Kindred Hospice
12.2017 - 01.2022
RN Floor Nurse-Correctional Unit
Corizon Health Services
07.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - RN
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Washburn University of Topeka
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