LATWONE D. BETHEA
**** ******** ***** *********, ******** 21215 410-***-****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Ambitiously searching for new opportunities to utilize my 20 years of
experience and dedication to "The Education of Saving Lives and Stamping
out Disease!"
EDUCATION:
* 2 years of Pre-Pharmacy at the University of Maryland of Baltimore
County
* Pharmacy Certification at the University of Maryland Medical System
* Pharmacy Technician Certification Board- Certified
EXPERIENCE:
* Sanford Brown Institute_______Director of Pharmacy Technology_____7-09-
Present
o Implemented, Directed, Managed, Taught and Maintained one of the
only ASHP Accredited Programs in the state of Maryland
o Manage and organize the program while attaining ACICS and ASHP
accreditation
o Instruct all required courses while managing students and
employees
o Developing good character skills for staff and students
o Ordering all necessary equipment for the success of the program
o Assist DOE and President in the everyday processes of running
the school
o Keeping a strong focus on tracking, managing and maintaining
the programs excellent retention rate
o To continue the successful hire rate
o Manage and document SAP student academic progress
* Morning Administrator on Duty
5-11-Present
o Responsible for managing all programs on site Sonography,
Pharmacy,Medical
Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding
* Supervisor of Security and Emergency Preparedness
6-11-Present
o Managing the security force onsite
o Receiving and documenting all reports submitted by the staff
o Setting schedules as needed to suit the needs of the staff and
student population
o Organizing scheduled drills for Emergency Preparedness
o Reporting all required information as necessary such as time for
completion
* Community Service Coordinator
4-11-Present
o A member of the community Service Board
o Networked, planned and organized community service events
o The goal was to create a beneficial connection between the
community, students and school
o
* Service Learning Coordinator
12-11-Present
o Planned and organized with the Director of Student Services and
the Director of Alumni Affairs Service Learning Events for
students to prepare them for the field of their choosing
o Networked with Business and the Community leaders to set up
events to improve and demonstrate the skills of the students
* Chesapeake College Pharmacy Instructor
2008- 2011
o Preparation and presentation of theoretical portion of the
course such as; pharmacy operations and pharmacy law.
o Teach and practice IV preparations, compounding, packaging and
distribution of various types of medications.
o Complete administrative duties such as; student evaluations and
progress reports, grades and attendance.
* All State Career School Pharmacy Instructor 2007-
2009
o Utilize the recommended procedures for academic success by using
designated course syllabus to teach subjects such as; Pharmacy
Calculations, Body Systems, Microbiology and Pharmacy History.
Reading a variety of text books and incorporating previous work
and real-life experiences allows me to develop the course to the
fullest potential.
o Remain current on the requirements for the entry level Pharmacy
Technician by attending advisory meetings, work shops and
seminars cooperatively, which help to expand and improve the
current classroom and clinical aspects of the pharmacy program.
o Assist prospective students with current educational planning,
job/career prospects and work-place expectations.
* Northwest Hospital Pharmacy Technician 2000-
2006
o Responsible for the day to day clinical and administrative
operations of inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy.
Planning, organizing, evaluating and directing daily activities
of the pharmacy which were compliant with current pharmacy
standards.
o Maintained strict control over distribution and usage of
medications and other pharmacy products.
Pharmacy Technician Trainer
o Educated new students and employees on approved hospital
policies and practices.
o Planned, assigned and directed work duties.
* Fairfield Medical Medical Equipment Coordinator 1999-
1999
o Reconciled over $300, 000.00 in delinquent payments from the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in addition to
overseeing the administrative responsibilities of other private
and commercial accounts averaging a monthly total of $1000,
000.00.
o Managed a team of 25 combined from data entry and the courier
departments in which the job responsibilities ranged from
organizing scheduled and emergency deliveries, posting payments
electronically and medical and financial chart documenting.
o Monitored and evaluated employees in the provisions of effective
and safe medical services. Used conflict resolution strategies
to trouble-shoot employee situations that would possibly affect
the operations of the department.
* Stadtlanders Pharmacy Data Entry 1997-
1999
o Liaison between pharmacy department and the medical staff.
Verified prescriptions orders for the Department of Corrections
and notified providers of potential drug interactions, patient
allergies and adverse effects.
Pharmacy Technician Manager
o Supervised 30 employees of both the data entry and packaging
& distribution departments regarding their delegated
responsibilities to ensure that the entire team fulfilled all
legal requirements and standard facility practices.
Technician Instructor
o Trained all new employees in various aspects of proper
facility protocol such as; allotted distribution of specific
medications.
* UMMS OR-Pharmacy Technician 1997-1998
o Financial responsibilities consisted of accounts reconciliation,
auditing and crediting accounts of the operating department.
o Replenished and prepared narcotics and pharmacy supplies.
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
o Responsible for pharmacy calculations, IV preparations, proper
aseptic techniques, chemistry, trade and generics, narcotics and
inventory management.
o Strong clinical background in specialties as Oncology, Adult
Medicine and Pediatrics.
Narcotic Inventory Manager
o Ensured that there was sufficient staff to provide excellent
and efficient pharmacy services such as; accurate
documentation of inventory and distribution.
o Conducted audits of nurse's stations and pharmacy satellites
according to hospital policy and standard practices.
Other Notable Qualifications
> Consultant United States Department of Education 5-11 to
present
o To help understand occupational knowledge and skills
o To report on academic preparedness
o To work with other panelist to develop descriptions of academic
preparedness
o Working with other panelist in a standard setting process
> Nominated for Instructor of the Year 2011
> Guest Lecturer" Professionalism" ACI 2012
> Coordinator of GIVE BACK DAY
I am also involved in community service, outreach and development. This
includes but is not limited to working alongside:
o American Kidney Foundation Walk 2011/2012
o American Red Cross GIVE BACK DAY 2011
o D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Annual Job Fair
2011/2012
o Councilmen Obie Patterson GIVE BACK DAY 2011/Graduation 2011
o Councilmen Andrea Harrison College and Career Preparatory
Conference PG County 2011/2012 (Panelist on Education and the
future)
LATWONE D. BETHEA
5617 Highgate Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21215 410-***-****
*******@*****.***
"Saving Lives" and "Stamping out Disease" is what I do and what I do
Best! This is just what I have been looking for and I am exactly who you
need. My 21 years of clinical and administrative experiences in the Allied
Health Profession and the Pharmacy Industry make me the Perfect candidate.
Some of my skills and extensive knowledge are as follows:
* Knowledge and use of various software programs:
o CERNER Pharmacy Software - Data entry, patient processing and
electronic storage
o SMS/ Hospital data base- Authentication of patient admissions,
discharges and lab results
o Power Point- Conduct clinical In-services, classroom and
lecture presentations
* Clinical and administrative skills:
o IV Compounding
o Drug Preparation
o Narcotics Management
o Excellent verbal and written communication
o Motivated self-starter and team player
o Aspire to maintain high standards and quality of excellence
Although my resume provides an extensive summary of my background and
experience, I would like to arrange a meeting with you so we could
discuss in further detail your expectations and how the qualifications I
posses would be most advantageous to your organization. Please call me
at 410-***-**** to arrange a date and time which would be conducive to
your schedule. Thank you for your consideration and allowing me to
introduce myself.
Sincerely,
Latwone D. Bethea
Director of Pharmacy Technology