SEMONE SMIKLE
IRVINGTON,NJ
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with six years in a pharmaceutical setting, skilled in addressing patient needs and promoting healthy lifestyles. Strong communicator adept at ensuring accuracy in prescriptions and medications, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
12.2024 - Current
- Transported patients efficiently between departments, ensuring timely arrivals for scheduled procedures.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers, ensuring comfort and safety throughout transport.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by communicating openly and addressing questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Fostered inclusive work environment by respecting and empathizing with colleagues and patients, enhancing team dynamics.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Pharmacist Assistance
Eastern Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2024
- Assisting with dispensing, measuring, compounding and packaging medications accurately
- Maintaining inventory of medications and supplies
- Guided customers in product selection and addressed inquiries to enhance service experience
- Monitor stock levels and place orders for replacement
- Check the expiration dates of medication and remove expired stock
- Handle cash transactions and operate cash register
- Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing inventory.
- Provided customer support by answering inquiries and resolving issues.
- Maintained prescription records and updated patient information to ensure compliance and accuracy
Senior Intern at the Centre for Tourism & Policy Research
UWI Mona
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Assist with the coordination of workshops, symposiums and events
- Conducted data collection and entry using SPSS for research analysis
- Conducted restaurant customer satisfaction survey to gather feedback.
- Assist with the coordination of workshops, symposium and events
- Facilitated constituency polls survey for Ian Boxill to assess voter opinions.
- Organized paperwork and maintained standardized filing system for efficient document retrieval
- Managed incoming telephone calls to assist customers and address inquiries.
Education
Certificate - Patient Care Technician Phlebotomy,EKG Technician
Essex County College
Newark, NJ 09.2025 - 03.2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration (Secretarial Skills)
National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica
Kingston , JA 12.2008 - 09.2011
High School Diploma - English Language,Mathematics,Office Administration
Kingston Technical High School
Kingston , JA 09.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Typing Skills
- Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Work
Certification
September 2, 2011 Business Administration (Secretarial Skills) NCTVET Certificate (level 2)
Timeline
Certificate - Patient Care Technician Phlebotomy,EKG Technician
Essex County College
09.2025 - 03.2026
Patient Transporter
University Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacist Assistance
Eastern Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2024
Senior Intern at the Centre for Tourism & Policy Research
UWI Mona
09.2011 - 08.2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration (Secretarial Skills)
National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica
12.2008 - 09.2011
High School Diploma - English Language,Mathematics,Office Administration
Kingston Technical High School
09.2006 - 06.2008