Sharon Byrd
Stuarts Draft
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at UVA Hospital, specializing in sterile compounding and medication management. Demonstrated expertise in workflow optimization and quality assurance, alongside a strong commitment to team collaboration and continuous improvement. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Prepare sterile compounds, such as IV solutions or medications for injection, following strict guidelines to maintain sterility and avoid contamination under a licensed Pharmacist.
- Ensure that all necessary medications are available in the operating room, accurately labeled, and safely stored. This includes everything from anesthesia to emergency drugs.
- Proficient in pharmacy software and electronic health record systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing.
Cross Trained Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
04.2009 - 03.2017
- Accurately labeling medications with patient information, including dosage, route of administration, and expiration dates.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while working in a fast-paced hospital environment during high-volume periods.
- Mastered complex hospital computer systems to manage electronic health records, input prescription information, and track inventory levels efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to protocols for controlled substances management.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
04.2004 - 04.2009
- Demonstrated versatility in supporting various hospital departments'' pharmaceutical needs, including the emergency room, intensive care unit, surgery center, and oncology clinic as needed.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations and hospital policies by properly disposing of expired or damaged medications.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through consistent communication and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address medication-related concerns and provide timely resolutions.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stuarts High School
Stuarts Draft, VA05-1984
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Continuous quality improvement
- Drug utilization review
- Recall procedure compliance
- Pharmacy policy adherence
- Controlled substance handling
- Drug shortage management
- Pharmacy billing
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Workflow optimization
- Quality assurance and control
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Timeline
OR Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Cross Trained Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
04.2009 - 03.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UVA Hospital
04.2004 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Stuarts High School
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