Samantha Orellana
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Medication Technician with extensive experience at Yuma Assisted Living, excelling in patient care coordination and staff training. Proven track record in optimizing medication management processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in prescription verification and committed to maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medication Technician
Yuma Assisted Living
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised medication administration to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on medication dispensing procedures and best practices.
- Developed efficient workflows for medication distribution, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care through effective medication management.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration records, vital signs, and treatment plans for effective communication among the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for each patient.
- Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Orange, CA01-2026
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA11-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2018
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Prescription verification
- Staff training and development
- Patient care coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Medication Technician
Yuma Assisted Living
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - General Studies
El Camino College
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