Wendy Gonzalez
District Heights
Summary
Skilled pharmacy technician with solid experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Possess strong knowledge of medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated capability in improving pharmacy operations efficiency and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Contributed to reducing prescription errors and streamlining workflow processes for better service delivery.
US ARMY VETERAN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Children’s National
Washington
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared and dispensed medications for patients under pharmacist supervision.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits for pharmacy supplies.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Trained in Chemotherapy and TPN (Total Parental Nutrition)
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations in medication handling procedures.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Pharmacy Technician - Children’s Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure safe and effective use of medications
- Assisting pharmacists in the management and organization of medication inventory to ensure efficient and accurate dispensing of medications.
- Assist in medication dispensing and compounding
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of medication inventory
- Conduct regular reviews of medication expiration dates and facilitate the disposal of expired medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in the preparation and packaging of medications for delivery to patients
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure proper medication storage and prevent cross-contamination.
Retail Store Manager/Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Richmond Hill
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Manage and maintain inventory of pharmaceutical products and supplies to ensure availability and timely delivery to customers.
- Assisting the pharmacist in maintaining accurate patient records and medication profiles
- Assist the pharmacist in performing various pharmacy tasks, such as preparing medication trays and organizing medication storage areas.
- Collaborating with the pharmacy team to ensure accurate and efficient prescription fulfillment for patients
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the smooth operation of the pharmacy and the store as a whole.
- Provide training and guidance to new retail store associates/pharmacy technicians to ensure they are knowledgeable and capable in fulfilling their responsibilities
- Assisting customers in finding the appropriate over-the-counter medications and providing recommendations based on their needs
Motor Transport Operator
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date transportation logs and records
- Ensuring the proper loading and unloading of military vehicles to prevent damage to equipment and ensure the safety of personnel
- Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and protocols when operating military vehicles
- Coordinate with other military units to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of personnel and equipment
- Providing training and guidance to new motor transport operators to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively operate military vehicles and maintain them in proper working order
- Assess the mechanical condition of military vehicles and perform necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal functionality and safety
- Conduct regular inspections of military vehicles to ensure they are in proper working order and report any maintenance or repair needs to superiors
Education
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School
Suitland, MDSkills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Sales
- Pharmacy Dispensing
- Pharmacy Tasks
- Medication Compounding
- Pyxis Knowledge
Certification
District of Columbia Pharmacy Technician License
PT100004292
Exp. 01-31-2028
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Children’s National
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician - Children’s Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
Retail Store Manager/Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 05.2023
Motor Transport Operator
U.S. Army
08.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School