Lara Al-Sweity
Denver
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in pharmacy and anesthesia support roles. Currently pursuing a second bachelors degree in Nursing, with strong expertise in medical equipment management, patient care, and team leadership. Bilingual in Arabic and English, with a proven ability to adapt in fast-paced environments. Seeking to leverage my skills and education to transition into advanced clinical roles or healthcare management positions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blood Management Technician
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Operated diagnostic equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to support patient care initiatives effectively.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Maintained laboratory inventory, streamlining supply management processes.
Anesthesia Technician
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
07.2022 - Current
- - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of anesthesia equipment, minimizing delays in surgical procedures.
- - Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- - Manage inventory and restock anesthesia supplies, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
- - Train and mentor new anesthesia technicians, facilitating their successful integration into the team.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and departmental procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - 10.2025
- - Coordinate day-to-day processing of patient medication orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- - Lead COVID-19 clinic operations, vaccinating over 150 patients per day.
- - Train new employees and current staff on workflow procedures, enhancing team productivity.
- - Manage inventory and handle virtual training for pharmacy operations, improving service delivery.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced medication errors.
- Managed inventory controls, including ordering, restocking, and monitoring expiration dates of medications.
- Resolved complex customer inquiries and complaints with a focus on maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance metrics, share best practices, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
Education
Graduate Medical Certification - Physiology
University of Florida
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
12.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08.2013
Accelerated Nursing - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2027
Skills
- Anesthesia Equipment Preparation & Management
- Pharmacy Operations & Inventory Control
- Team Leadership & Training
- Bilingual Communication (Arabic & English)
- Patient Care & Safety Protocols
- Healthcare Workflow Optimization
- Medical Terminology & Documentation
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment operation
- Critical thinking
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members at CVS Pharmacy.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- National Pharmacy Technician License
- Florida Board of Pharmacy Technician License
- IV Certified
- Currently pursuing Phlebotomy Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Blood Management Technician
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
University of Colorado Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Graduate Medical Certification - Physiology
University of Florida
Associate of Science - Biology
Palm Beach State College
Accelerated Nursing - Nursing
Regis University