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Ziah Nelson

Louisville,KY

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong background in healthcare, combining skills as a Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician. Possesses extensive experience in providing exceptional patient care, administering medications, and maintaining a safe efficient healthcare environment. Adept at assisting healthcare providers in clinical settings and ensuring accurate medication management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prioritize tasks, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and confidentiality. Seeking a student nursing apprenticeship to further develop clinical expertise and contribute to the well-being of patients in a dynamic healthcare setting as I finished my Associates Degree in Nursing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Norton Healthcare
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2017 - 07.2021
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Patient Safety Companion

University Of Kentucky
08.2012 - 12.2017
  • Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
09.2025

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Following guidelines and policies
  • Checking all vital signs
  • Basic medical knowledge
  • Organizational skills and cleanliness

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Completed the Medical Assistant Program with Norton Healthcare.
  • Facilitated the implementation of a new drug inventory system.

Certification

  • CPR Certification (2023)

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Norton Healthcare
05.2022 - 06.2023

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2017 - 07.2021

Patient Safety Companion

University Of Kentucky
08.2012 - 12.2017

Associates Degree in Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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