JERRY FREIDRICK BLAZA
Sanford
Summary
Detail-oriented IV Pharmacy Technician with expertise in sterile medication preparation, TPN compounding, and chemotherapy compounding. Demonstrates strong aseptic techniques and effective collaboration with pharmacists to enhance patient care. Committed to training new technicians and upholding stringent safety standards in clean room environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Pharmacy Technician II
Duke Home Care and Hospice
Durham
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared sterile products for chemotherapy treatments and complex medications, adhering to safety protocols and improving patient care.
- Prepared sterile IV medications and TPN orders following established protocols and safety standards.
- Operated compounding equipment, ensuring precision in medication preparation for patient safety.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to verify medication orders and dosage calculations.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to support safe compounding practices.
- Trained new technicians on compounding procedures and best practices, enhancing team competency and knowledge transfer.
- Assisted in the preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs for patient use.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN- INPATIENT PHARMACY
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
RIYADH
09.2012 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated proficiency in compounding intravenous medications by following aseptic techniques in a sterile environment.
- Compounding sterile mixtures and non-admixtures including total parenteral nutrition, inotropes, antibiotics using aseptic techniques.
- Prepares IV narcotics like Fentanyl and Morphine using aseptic techniques.
- Prepared oral medications and urgent inotropes, facilitating rapid transport to wards and surgical rooms via pneumatic tube system.
- Managed all aspects of Pyxis, including restocking medications and IV fluids, ensuring timely availability for patient care.
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure sufficient stock levels and meet departmental needs.
- Inspect drug storage sites, monitor drug supply expiration dates and ensure proper supply levels.
- Properly clean and maintain department equipment such as Horizontal laminar flow hoods.
- Worked in satellite pharmacies including ICU and CCU. Assisted the pharmacist in preparing oral medications and IV preparations for patient care.
- Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PHARMACIST
Adventist Medical Center Manila
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Reviewed prescriptions to ensure appropriate drug selection and dosing, verifying interactions with other medications for patient safety.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Pasay City, Philippines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
University Of the Immaculate Conception
Davao City, Philippines03-2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University Of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03-2009
Skills
- IV medication preparation
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Admixture techniques
- Parenteral nutrition
- Aseptic technique
- Compounding equipment operation
- Pyxis med station
- Cart medication management
- Clean room procedures
- Pharmacist collaboration
Certification
• PTCB Certified, 02/03/23, 30223176
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Certified, 02/2023, 76542
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 03/16/13 to 03/15/23, 13RT0003353
• Professional Regulation Commission - Philippines, 07/24/09, 0056968
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Certified, 02/2023, 76542
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 03/16/13 to 03/15/23, 13RT0003353
• Professional Regulation Commission - Philippines, 07/24/09, 0056968
Timeline
IV Pharmacy Technician II
Duke Home Care and Hospice
08.2024 - 09.2025
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN- INPATIENT PHARMACY
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
09.2012 - 04.2022
PHARMACIST
Adventist Medical Center Manila
09.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
University Of the Immaculate Conception
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University Of San Carlos