Katherine Nee
Edwardsville
Summary
- Detail-oriented professional skilled in chemical inventory management and patient education. Proven ability to maintain safety standards in laboratory settings while ensuring workflow efficiency and effective team collaboration.
- Dedicated aerospace medical technician with experience in patient assessments and education. Excel in problem-solving and maintaining compliance with safety protocols. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Extensive experience with maintaining electronic medical health records and scheduling patients for drill weekends.
- Organized and proactive pharmacy technician with expertise in prescription processing and customer service. Adept at managing inventory and educating patients on medication usage, ensuring safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chemistry Stockroom Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
Edwardsville
08.2025 - Current
- Manage chemical inventory, and ensure proper storage conditions.
- Assist in preparing laboratory materials for student experiments.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom area.
- Track expiration dates on stored products, and remove outdated items from shelves as needed.
- Maintain a neat, safe, and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Respond quickly to any emergency situations that arise during shift hours.
- Organize stockroom shelves, labeling items to ensure easy identification.
- Maintain an inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies, ensuring accuracy and safety in handling hazardous materials.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
Scott Air Force Base
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted medical assessments for aircrew and support personnel.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health data accurately.
- Administered first aid and basic life support during training exercises.
- Provided patient education regarding health and wellness practices.
- Maintained compliance with military medical standards and protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical record system.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- I have completed BLS and EMT training, and I have gained certifications.
- I have extensive on-the-job experience (200+ hours), including working in inpatient wards, the emergency department, and the ICU.
- Experience and knowledge in overall patient safety and updating electronic health records.
- Completed annual health trainings: response to hazardous materials exposure, overall patient care, and effective communication within the workplace.
- Hands-on training for the proper disposal of hazardous and contaminated materials.
- Completed Flight Operational Medical Technician training to assist pilots in flying status and medical clearance.
- Operate the optometry clinics on drill weekends, completing the following vision tests: Near Visual Acuity, Distant Visual Acuity, Intraocular Pressure, Depth Perception, Eso and Exophorias, and Left or Right Hyperopia.
- Familiar with the optometry equipment at the military hospital.
Pharmacy Technician
Comprehensive Care Pharmacy
Breese
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently for diverse patient needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation and inventory management tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy work areas and equipment.
- Educated patients on medication usage and answered their inquiries promptly.
- Utilized pharmacy software systems to manage patient records and prescription data.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics. If I were unsure of something, I would seek the guidance of the pharmacist in efforts to work together and provide the patient with the best answer to their questions.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls, running cash registers and transactions, counting deposits, and assisting with customer questions.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Delivered medications locally to nursing homes and to customers with mobility challenges.
- Maintained the store, including sanitizing countertops, mopping floors, and cleaning bathrooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School
Breese, IL05-2023
Associate of Science - Forensics Chemistry
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Chemical inventory management
- Laboratory material preparation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Electronic health records management
- Prescription processing
- Customer relationship management
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective oral and written communication
- Problem solving
- Workplace organization
- Exceptional time management
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Complex Problem-solving
- Customer assistance
- Positive attitude
- Shelving of products and restocking
- Workflow efficiency
- Inventory reporting
- Product organization
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Certification
BLS Certificate-American Red Cross Association
Accomplishments
Letter of Appreciation from the 88th Inpatient Operations Squadron for exceptional dedication to the unit, as well as exhibiting exemplary work ethic.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Chemistry Stockroom Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
08.2025 - Current
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Comprehensive Care Pharmacy
08.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School
Associate of Science - Forensics Chemistry
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville