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Portrait of Pamela Vinson

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Pamela Vinson

Pharmaceutical Robotics/ RIVA Administrator at University of Kentucky Hospital

  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • psychology
  • Class of 2020
  • Georgetown, Kentucky

Member since January 2017

About

I am a 36-year old seeking to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University. I will be a first generation college graduate in my family. I already have an established career in pharmacy education and robotics at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Through academic excellence, I strive to prove myself to be a strong student and employee.

Education

  • Eastern Kentucky University

    psychology

    2016 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    I have made the Dean's list every semester since attending Eastern Kentucky University

  • Academic Excellence Award at Knox County Corrections Academty

    Top academic performer in class

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am currently employed at the University of Kentucky Hospital, working with pharmaceutical robotics in the inpatient pharmacy. I have been a certified pharmacy technician for over sixteen years and hope to advance in my career at UK by attaining a bachelor's degree and then a Masters in Biostatistics.

Graduate school interests

After attaining my Bachelor's degree in psychology, I have plans to continue at Eastern Kentucky University grad school with the Biostatistics degree.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy quilting, reading, being outdoors, furniture rehabilitation, cooking, and train museums.

Experience

  • Pharmaceutical Robotics/ RIVA Administrator

    University of Kentucky Hospital

    May 2014 – Aug 2018

  • Corrections Officer/ Pharmacy Coordinator

    Knox County Detention Facility

    Jan 2011 – May 2012

  • Certified Pharmacy technician/Business office assistant manager

    Archer's Family Pharmacy & Total Home Health Care

    Jun 1999 – Jan 2011

Volunteering

  • Construction associate volunteer

    Humanitarian construction team, Maracaibo, Venezuela

    Nov 2006

  • Pharmacy services volunteer

    Medical team, Port Au Prince, Haiti

    Nov 2004

  • World Changers Volunteer

    World Changers, International

    Jun 1999 – Jun 2002

  • Habitat for Humanities Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanities

    Jun 1999 – Jun 2001

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • Spanish Intermediate