Damara Ward
Raleigh
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in pediatric care and pharmacy operations. Skilled in assisting patients, administering basic care, and supporting clinical staff in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong knowledge of medication preparation, patient safety, and documentation, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
WakeMed Children’s Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care to pediatric patients, including vital signs, feeding, mobility support, and monitoring comfort levels.
- Assist nurses and physicians with procedures and patient preparation.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Serve as unit secretary, managing phones, and coordination of patient admissions/discharges.
- Contribute to a collaborative and safe environment for patients and staff in a busy pediatric unit.
Pharmacy Technician
ECU Health
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared sterile IV admixtures and compounded products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, under USP/ guidelines.
- Accurately filled physician orders; medication carts, daily restock requests, and stock requisitions; documented in compounding software.
- Assisted with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of compounding equipment to maintain a sterile environment.
- Delivered medications and supplies to patient care areas and restocked automated dispensing machines.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate personnel, ensuring prompt communication.
- Provided technical support for automated dispensing systems (Pyxis).
- Maintained accurate logs, records, and regulatory documentation; filed records in appropriate locations.
- Completed and documented monthly inspections of medication storage areas; identified and replaced outdated/unusable drugs.
- Monitored quality improvement indicators, stocked medications and supplies, and packaged medications for dispensing.
- Performed additional duties to support hospital pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmville Central High School
Graduate Certificate - Medication Aide
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC08.2025
Certification - Pharmacy
Pitt Community College
08.2019
Skills
- Organization and time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician
- Nursing Assistant I
- Medication Aide
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
WakeMed Children’s Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
ECU Health
11.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmville Central High School
Certification - Pharmacy
Pitt Community College
Graduate Certificate - Medication Aide
Pitt Community College