Tiearra Elliott
Philadelphia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills
Energetic Dietary Aide with nine years of hands-on experience preparing and serving food to patients within healthcare facilities. Well-versed in sanitation and safety guidelines paired with in-depth knowledge of cooking and baking appliance operations. Successful multitasker possessing positive attitude and great sense of humor.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
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Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigational Drug Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Managing the clinical investigational drug inventory/receipt/return/destruction
- Providing technical direction and assistance with the protocols
- Performing drug distribution functions
- Maintaining and assisting with record keeping
- Study drug preparation
- Preparing invoices and conducting billing
- Ordering
IV Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed training on the use of IV equipment and supplies to other healthcare staff.
- Assisted with the preparation, packaging, labeling and delivery of IV medications.
- Prepared solutions for infusion according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Conducted inventory management for IV supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in ensuring medication availability, ordering supplies as needed.
Pharmacy Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
Dietary Aide
Rydal Park Medical Center
Jenkintown, PA
09.2011 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
- Prepared meals by following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
- Observed and monitored patient food intake and body weight and reported changes to dietician.
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fels Samuel High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling and Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Food Safety
- Task Prioritization
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Issue Resolution
- OSHA Compliance
- Flexible Schedule
- Table Setting
- Physical Stamina
- Medical Attention
- Time Management
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Food Intake Documentation
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Personal Assistance
- Standards Compliance
- Individual Dietary Support
- Team Training
- Visual Inspection
- Meal Preparation
- Protective Equipment
- Creative Thinking
- Quality Assessment
- Patient Observation
- Observation Reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Prescription Filling
- Supply Restocking
- Medication Dispensing
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Labeling Prescriptions
- Employee Training
- Proper Labeling Procedures
- Stocking Shelves
- Attention to Detail
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Investigational Drug Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
IV Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide
Rydal Park Medical Center
09.2011 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Fels Samuel High School