Andrea Blackburn
Maryville
Summary
Detail-oriented individual demonstrating exceptional accuracy and initiative, consistently striving for excellence. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills. Enjoy interacting with people.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Tech-Medication Reconciliation
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Lenoir City
10.2018 - 06.2025
- Collecting and organizing precise medication lists for patients admitted to hospital
- Engage in interviews with patients and caregivers
- Analyze existing electronic medical record data, identifying discrepancies with patient lists.
- Detect, engage, and resolve discrepancies by reaching out to medical professionals in pharmacies and doctors’ offices.
- Document and update any medication changes in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate with pharmacists, physicians, and nurses regarding any changes discovered
- Teach nursing staff to perform initial medication reconciliations in my absence.
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician- Medication Reconciliation Technician
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Gathering and compiling accurate medication lists for patients being admitted to the hospital
- Interview patients and caregivers
- Review existing electronic medical record data and comparing with patient’s lists for discrepancies.
- Identify, address, and resolve discrepancies by contacting other medical professionals at pharmacies and/or physicians’ offices.
- Document and update any medication changes in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate with pharmacists, physicians, and nurses regarding any changes discovered
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Healix Infusion Therapy Services
Macon
08.2005 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated expertise in IV compounding encompassing total parenteral nutrition solutions, antibiotics, and diverse solutions for conditions including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Thoroughly sanitized and serviced department equipment including IV hoods.
- Maintained shelf organization, ensured stock rotation, and inspected for expired medications.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed supply procurement and management processes.
Tax Associate
H & R Block
Warner Robins
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Interviewed clients to assess tax preparation needs.
- Maintained friendly and professional client interactions at all times.
- Adhered to all federal and state compliance guidelines relative to Internal Revenue Service Tax Code.
- Advised clients on need for tax strategy changes
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville
02.2000 - 03.2004
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Exhibited proficiency in IV and total parenteral nutrition solution compounding.
- Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as IV hoods.
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Motivation
- Quality assurance
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Inventory management
- Friendly and outgoing
Accomplishments
- Fort Loudoun Medical Center Flame Service Award Recipient 2019
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Technician Certified Technician Board (PTCB) 2005-present
- State of Tennessee Pharmacy Technician Licensure 2015-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Tech-Medication Reconciliation
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
10.2018 - 06.2025
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician- Medication Reconciliation Technician
Blount Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Healix Infusion Therapy Services
08.2005 - 01.2015
Tax Associate
H & R Block
01.2005 - 05.2005
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center
02.2000 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
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