Stephanie Paterson
Newbridge
Summary
Experienced with preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain compliance with regulations. Knowledge of working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Horizon- Upper River Valley Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Currently the first BPMH/ Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician in the ER. I provide training to nurses on best practices and work collaboratively with physicians and all healthcare professionals in this setting
- As lead technician, I train new pharmacy technicians on departmental processes and procedures including sterile and non-sterile compounding. Presently only preceptor for all technicians at our site
- Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic technique per institutional policies on a regular interval in both hazardous and non hazardous hoods
- Currently on the Accreditation Team and was previously on the Sterile Compounding working group for standardization until the initial reviews were completed
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing customized compound medications per pharmacist instructions meeting the unique needs of individual patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Loblaw Companies
06.2018 - Current
- Helping around the province with many Pharmacists and Directors to increase the efficiency and integration of Registered Pharmacy Technicians in their stores. By changing the workflow, the pharmacies are able to offer more services to their patients and in turn prevent unnecessary hospital visits
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling customer inquiries
- Processed insurance claims and payments for medications
- Coordinated with prescriber or pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing or instructions
- Calculated correct dosages based on age, weight, height of patient using metric system conversions when necessary
- Utilized advanced computer systems for prescription processing tasks such as inputting orders, updating patient profiles, and generating labels accurately.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing customized compound medications per pharmacist instructions meeting the unique needs of individual patients.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2008 - Current
- Help to manage flow and integrate Technicians to their full scope of practice.
- Utilized advanced computer systems for prescription processing tasks such as inputting orders, updating patient profiles, and generating labels accurately.
- Effectively managed high-pressure situations by prioritizing tasks focusing on time-sensitive needs.
- Ensured accurate dosage calculations and proper labeling of medications, improving overall patient safety.
- Contributed to successful regulatory inspections by following all policies related to controlled substances handling procedures and documentation requirements.
Education
Certificate of Qualification for Pharmacy Technician -
Selkirk College
05.2016
Science and Psychology
UNB
Fredericton, NB01-2003
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Medication compounding monitoring and training lead
- Sterile technique maintained
- Drug utilization review experience
- Site Lead for Accreditation at URVH
- Pharmacy Lead for Sterile Preparations
Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Experience with MedRec and BPMH- Home Healthcare Specialist - Certified Fitter-Ostomy & Wound Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Loblaw Companies
06.2018 - Current
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Horizon- Upper River Valley Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2008 - Current
Certificate of Qualification for Pharmacy Technician -
Selkirk College
Science and Psychology
UNB
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