Hector Haro
Paramount,CA
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused healthcare professional currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at West Coast University with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical, cardiac, psychiatric, and memory care settings. Experienced in assisting with activities of daily living, ambulation, repositioning, specimen handling, wound care, catheter care, vital signs, patient safety, and interdisciplinary communication using SBAR reporting. Strong background in healthcare leadership, medication management, and patient support through experience as a pharmacy operations manager, senior pharmacy technician, and pharmacy technician instructor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
American Career College
Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current
- Instruct students on pharmacy operations, medication safety, professionalism, and patient care principles
- Demonstrate healthcare communication, infection control, and clinical skills in classroom and laboratory settings
- Support student development through mentorship, evaluation, and hands-on training
- Maintain compliance with healthcare safety standards and educational requirements
Pharmacy Operations Manager / Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Downey, CA
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with prescription services while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
- Coordinated communication between pharmacists, providers, insurance companies, and patients
- Managed high-volume workflow while prioritizing patient safety and customer service
- Supported medication preparation, inventory management, and healthcare operations
- Trained and supervised pharmacy staff while promoting teamwork and compliance with HIPAA standards
- Demonstrated strong de-escalation, problem-solving, and patient service skills in fast-paced healthcare environments
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA08-2027
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA01-2022
Biology Coursework
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- ADLs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Repositioning
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- SBAR Communication
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Control
- Behavioral Health Exposure
- Medication Handling
- Electronic Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified
Clinical Experience
- Nursing Student Clinical Rotations – West Coast University
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulation, repositioning, hygiene, and safety monitoring
- Obtained and documented vital signs and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff
- Assisted with wound care, catheter care, specimen handling, and patient transport
- Communicated patient updates and concerns to nurses using SBAR communication
- Observed and participated in patient-centered care within medical-surgical, cardiac, psychiatric, and memory care environments
- Supported safe patient handling and infection prevention practices using standard precautions
- Participated in interdisciplinary care planning and therapeutic communication with patients and families
- Clinical Sites: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center (Medical-Surgical & Cardiac Units), College Medical Center Long Beach (Psychiatric Unit), Silverado Memory Care Redondo Beach, Upcoming Rotation: Kindred Hospital Paramount
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
American Career College
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Operations Manager / Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
04.2021 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
West Coast University
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College
Biology Coursework
California State University Long Beach