SHA'TARA BARLOW
The Woodlands
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a solid foundation in patient care and medical support. Recognized for effective collaboration with medical teams to provide top-notch care and adapt to ever-changing patient needs. Strong skill set in patient assessment and medication administration, combined with a compassionate approach and unwavering reliability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical Trauma
HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Assist trauma surgeons in preparing patients for emergency surgeries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Aided in reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning education for both patients and caregivers on self-care management strategies post-trauma event.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying medication orders, dosages, and administration routes prior to administering medications to patients.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Inspect and maintain emergency medication trays
- Package and label unit dose oral liquids/tablets
- Implemented system for tracking expired medications, ensuring pharmacy compliance with regulations.
- Prepare intravenous solutions, adhering to safety protocols.
- Manage pharmaceutical waste and fill pyxis drug dispensing machines
- Deliver medications to patient care areas
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Pharmacy Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Filled pyxis drug dispensing machines.
- Mixed chemotherapy fluids under supervision.
- Delivered medication to nursing units
- Manage inventory and prepared sterile products.
- Purchased medications from wholesalers and pharmaceutical companies.
- Supported special projects and prepared extemporaneous compounds.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Pharmacy Technician
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
07.2009 - 08.2015
- Increased pharmacy profit margins by selecting cost-effective drugs.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted with medication therapy management (MTM) programs.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Dispensed high volumes of prescriptions.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Resolved insurance and billing issues.
- Maintained patient records and pharmacy files.
- Performed tasks delegated by the pharmacist.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX05.2024
Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technology
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2007
Skills
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Patient Evaluation
- Quick Learner
- Documentation Proficiency
- Patient-Centered Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/25
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical Trauma
HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
07.2009 - 08.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2007 - 05.2009
Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technology
Angelina College
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/25
- Registered Nurse
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
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