Zemene Desta
Aurora,CO
Summary
Patient-focused Medication Technician with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician(MPE)
US Post Office
04.2022 - Current
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Mail Processing Clerk
US Post Office
05.2014 - 04.2022
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced mail delivery errors by carefully verifying recipient addresses and ensuring accurate routing.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize efficiency in mail processing tasks.
Medication Technician
Canterbury Garden Assisted Living
08.2017 - 03.2018
Medication Technician
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during administration of high-risk medications.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Medication Technician
Garden Plaza Of Aurora; Aurora
01.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
St. Mary's University Collage
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2011
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Addis Ababa Technical Collage
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia08.2008
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Records Updating
- Dosage Calculation
- Daily living assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient-focused care
- Administering Medications
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Maintenance Technician(MPE)
US Post Office
04.2022 - Current
Medication Technician
Canterbury Garden Assisted Living
08.2017 - 03.2018
Mail Processing Clerk
US Post Office
05.2014 - 04.2022
Medication Technician
Garden Plaza Of Aurora; Aurora
01.2013 - 02.2014
Medication Technician
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
08.2011 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Accounting
St. Mary's University Collage
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Addis Ababa Technical Collage
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