Queenie Nguyen
Burlingame,CA
Summary
To obtain a Pharmacy Technician where I can contribute best of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II
UCSF Medical Center Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy
06.2021 - Current
- Prepare, compound, and label cancer chemotherapy and non-hazardous patient specific doses using USP797/800 standards, hazardous, and aseptic IV technique using the LAFW/BSC
- Maintain medication inventory; place and receive stock replacement orders.
- Assist with Supply Chain activities- receiving of goods, distribution, purchasing, recalls, and drug shortages.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and materials necessary for operation of the department.
- Receive/order drug shipments, verify invoices, scan and file related paperwork.
- Good communication, both over telephone and in person.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population including maintaining good relationship between Pharmacy staff and other infusion departments.
- Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy practice settings, including controlled substance procedures, and proficiency in operating and maintaining automated medication delivery systems used in the OR.
Pharmacy Technician II
UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, CA
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Organize/replenish the OR medication cart
- Print/fill/distribute controlled and non-controlled substances to all the Anesthesia cart/Doustation Pyxis ES machines in units: OR, CDDC, OSS, CATHLAB, Labor Delivery, and Interventional Radiology.
- Prepare/deliver medication as needed to surgical rooms
- Working directly with the OR pharmacist to cleared discrepancies
- Stock medication shelves and replenish anesthesia trays such as Perfusion trays, Anesthesia Transport bags, Difficult Airway Kits, Mobile Anesthesia tray, OB Med tray ( reserved for Covid-19 patient during pandemic era), OR Adult/Pediatric Airway drug kits, Ebola kit cart, and Trauma trays as needed.
- Order items needed for the OR medication room supply cart from Central Supply
- Manage inventory, review expiration dating, an return excess stock to inventory to the storeroom or the box picker if needed
- Check expiration date for medications in the box picker monthly and sign off in the VeriForm.
- Fill contrasts for MRI/CT-Scan units as needed
Pharmacy Technician II
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Fills initial drug order and refills supplies medication to unit dose system
- Uses a packaging machines to prepare drugs in unit dose and multi dose forms
- Prepares, compounds, and labels intravenous admixtures patients specific doses using strict aseptic technique and Dose-Edge system.
- Assists in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping.
- Pull and maintain record keeping and inventory control of the Narcotic Vault and the CII Safe and assuring the timely delivery of narcotics to patient care areas.
- Fill, pend, and deliver medications in the Pyxis machine according to the units, and resolving narcotic discrepancies.
- Refill and check for expiration dates on the crash carts, RIK, Airway Kits, and Anesthesia Pyxis in all OR rooms/LDOR rooms as needed.
- Do charges/ credits patients as required in the graveyard shift
- Preparing TPNs’ (neonatal, adult, and starter TPN bags) using Baxa EM2400 machine and making batches of Oxytocin, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Labetalol syringes, and Cefazolin subconi. Eye syringes for OR as needed.
- Log in the refrigerator temperature logs, hood cleaning logs, and expired medication checklists daily. Also do a deep clean in the clean room weekly.
Pharmacy Technician
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc.
Fremont, CA
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Prepares compounded sterile products such as TPNs’( neonatal, custom TPN, and starter TPN bags), Cardioplegia, IVs’ batches Oxytocin, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Vancomycin, Cefazolin syringes, Norepinephrine, and many more) using aseptic technique and accordance to USP 797 requirements.
- Assists in the setup of the compounding room, equipment (Baxa EM 2400), and supplies for preparation.
- Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Participates in cleanroom product introduction activities
- Prepares records and monitors results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
- Pull medications on the electrolytes carts and push into the cleanroom for everyday use.
Pharmacy Technician
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Inpatient
San Jose, CA
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Preparing IV admixtures, and chemotherapy products using sterile techniques, IVIGs’, and TPNs’
- Performing all necessary pharmaceutical calculations.
- Filling/delivering unit dose cassettes to all the units in the hospital and exchange on daily basis.
- Fill/deliver Pyxis medications to all the units in the hospital in a timely manner
- Answer phone calls and windows from nurses/doctors on medication orders.
- Do charges/credits.
- Placed and processed orders, checked expiration date and removed outdated drugs
Education
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician Program
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA03.2004
High school Diploma - undefined
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA01.2001
Skills
- Working experience in a hospital
- Able to work flexible hour/shifts (days, weekends, and Holidays)
- Able to perform routine mathematical calculations, weighing, measuring, and documentation with accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiar with pharmaceutical technology systems including C2 Safe, EHR, Hovercam, Pyxis ES, Diana Automated Drug Compounding System, BD Pyxis Logistic ( PLX), and EPIC
- Proven ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and meet deadlines within established procedures
- Knowledge of various pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic handling and delivery procedures
Languages
Vietnamese
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II
UCSF Medical Center Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
UC Irvine Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician II
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2015 - 08.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Inpatient
04.2006 - 07.2008
High school Diploma - undefined
Oak Grove High School
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician Program
Foothill College