PATRICIA YOUNGBLOOD **** Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (C) 810-***-****

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Professional Summary

Level-headed professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in the work force.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certified

Committed team player

Patient-focused care

Compassionate Disease specialization authority

Adaptable Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Trustworthy companion

Efficient and reliable team player

Grant writing ability

Qualified lab result evaluator

Qualified in healthcare billing

Neurology awareness

In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy Ears/Nose/Throat expertise

Professional bedside manner

Acute care expertise

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Oncology authority

Patient positioning competency

Tracheotomy care feeding assistance

Aptness

ICD-9 forms

Medical laboratory procedures professional

Venipuncture/blood draw expert

Spiro metric reading accuracy

Work History

Pharmacy Tech – 02/2016 to Current

VPH Pharmacy –5376 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.

Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.

Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.

Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.

Assisted the pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork.

Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.

Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using Pharmacy computer system.

Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.

Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.

Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.

Health Specialist - 03/2014 to Current

Hurley Medical Center – 4500 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI, 48507

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury. Explained the use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.

Greeted all members in a professional and friendly manner.

Immediately reported any damaged or broken equipment.

Explained and demonstrated gym games and activities to party participants.

Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes. Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data.

Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.

Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account.

Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management.

Back Office Nurse – 06/2015 to 02/2016

Flint & Clio Foot and Ankle – 2329 Stonebridge Drive, Building E, Flint, MI, 48507

Monitor vitals, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Clerical duties such as data entry and filing.

Clip thick fungal ingrown toe nails.

Remove Calluses.

Assist physician with any post operation checkups.

Assist physician with all in office minor surgeries.

Apply medical wraps to patients with wounds.

Wound care.

Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Follow OSHA standards thoroughly.

Floater Tech - 09/2013 to 06/2014

Kroger Pharmacies –7084 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.

Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.

Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.

Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.

Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.

Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.

Cleaned equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.

Reconstituted oral liquids.

Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.

Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.

Assisted the pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork.

Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.

Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.

Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using RxEVO computer system. Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.

Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.

Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.

Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.

Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.

Nursing Internship 10/2012 to 12/2013

Genesys Hurley Cancer & Blood Institute –Flint, MI

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.

Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments.

Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.

Prepared specimens and performed Nissl and H&E staining.

Quickly responded to and resolved all patients’ issues in a timely manner.

Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, sickle cell tests, hemoglobin estimations, fragility tests, coagulation time and clot retraction time.

Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into the computerized tracking system.

Performed calculations and prepared solutions for the manufacture of complex panel formats.

Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.

Processed clinical specimens, including from lymph nodes, spleen, and peripheral blood, for laboratory testing and archiving.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments.

Ensured external follow-up where required.

Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.

Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Assisted patients with daily functions. Followed infection control procedures.

Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.

Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. (Bone Marrow)

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Education

Bachelors of Science: Health and Wellness 2017

Kaplan University – Online

Associate of Science: Nursing 2013

Delta College - University Drive, Bay City, MI

Advance Certification: Business Mgt. Accounting 2005

Delta College - University Drive, Bay City, MI

Certificate: Medical Assistant

Dorsey College - Saginaw, MI

Certificate: Phlebotomy

Dorsey Schools - Saginaw, MI

Certifications

First Aid Certification

BCLS Certification

Heart Saver/AED Certification CPR certified through American Heart Association

Computer Training

Certificate in Immunization

Certified Pharmacy Technician 3 Certificate (Kroger Pharmacy)

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