MELANIE MCKINNON
Okato,New Zealand
Summary
Responsible and hard-working individual with the unique ability to connect effectively with individuals of all age groups. Positive attitude, unwavering enthusiasm, and comprehensive training contribute to the value I bring to prospective employers. Mature mindset and self-motivation drive me to excel in accomplishing both self-set tasks and assigned goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterilising Technician
Taranaki Base Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Sterile Services Department
- This role involves all aspects of the reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the hospital as well as hospitals in the greater Taranaki region
- Which includes decontamination, packing items/sets, sterilising & I have also been trained in orthopedic sets & the endoscopy area
- Worked according to a roster system which included weekends, public holidays & oncall
- Sterile Services Department
Senior Oncology Technician & Oncology Supervisor
Fresenius Kabi
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Supervisor – Extra duties include supervising of technicians, rosters, trouble shooting, training technicians in all areas from picking through to compounding
- Scheduling work, approving and managing leave requests
- Reported directly to operations manager and was present in technicians reviews and interviews of new job applicants.(This position was for maternity cover and was performed by me for 10 months)
- Senior role – Extra duties include supervisory and verification responsibilities
- Aseptic production of cytotoxic and non cytotoxic products
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: (Brisbane)
- Aseptic production of intravenous products
- Senior role – Extra duties include supervisory and verification responsibilities
- Trained in operating the EM2400 Compounder
- (Brisbane)
Aseptic Compounding Technician
Mater Private Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2009
- Learnt compounding of non-sterile prescriptions
- Generated paperwork and labels for chemo prescriptions ordered direct from HOCA
- Aseptic compounding of cytotoxic and non cytotoxic prescriptions
Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: (Auckland and Melbourne)
- Aseptic production of intravenous and chemotherapy products
- Senior role – Extra duties included supervisory and verification responsibilities
- Trained at Auckland Baxter Healthcare in all procedures relating to aseptic compounding and clean room protocol
- Transferred my Baxter Healthcare position to their Melbourne branch
- (Auckland and Melbourne)
Building Labourer
Marcom Home Improvements
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: (New Zealand)
- Trained in all round knowledge and practical use of tools and building materials
- Assisted in building and renovating houses, cafés and glass houses
- (New Zealand)
Shift Supervisor
Georgie Pie Family Restaurants
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: (New Zealand)
- Responsible for training new staff members, stock control, customer relations and service
- Georgie Pie was a fast food restaurant located in New Zealand
- It has since closed down
- (New Zealand)
Education
Certificate - Sterilising Technology - Level 4
Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
01.2022
Diploma - Trained in aseptic compounding technique
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.1999
Fifth form Certificate - New Zealand Mathematics
Papatoetoe High School
01.1991
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
Coursework
- 2022, New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4)
- 2013, Leadership Program Fresenius Kabi
- 2009, GMP & Minimising Human Error SeerPharma
- 1999, First Aid St John
- 1996, ChemoChek Clean Room Garments
- 1995, Pharmaceutical Technician Baxter Healthcare Ltd
- 1995, Customer Service Georgie Pie Family Restaurants
- 1995, Nail Technology Auckland Nail Academy
Statement
I am a responsible, hard-working person with the ability to relate well with people of all age groups. With my attitude, enthusiasm and training I feel I have a lot to offer a prospective employer. Being mature minded and self-motivated I achieve all the tasks/goals I set myself as well as the ones given to me.
Hobbies and Interests
- Horse riding
- Reading
- Spending time with my three children
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand
- Health Status: No Allergies or Medical Conditions
- Date of Birth: 06/21/75
Timeline
Sterilising Technician
Taranaki Base Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Senior Oncology Technician & Oncology Supervisor
Fresenius Kabi
01.2011 - 01.2014
Aseptic Compounding Technician
Mater Private Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2009
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2005
Building Labourer
Marcom Home Improvements
01.1996 - 01.1998
Shift Supervisor
Georgie Pie Family Restaurants
01.1995 - 01.1996
Diploma - Trained in aseptic compounding technique
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
Fifth form Certificate - New Zealand Mathematics
Papatoetoe High School
Certificate - Sterilising Technology - Level 4
Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
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