Experienced Pharmacist with over twenty five years working in diverse retail and clinical settings. Embraced changes in the pharmaceutical industry while remaining committed to compassionate and sincere patient care. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with proven track record in working well with patients, administrators, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Skills
Well versed in daily operations of CHAMPVA/Meds by Mail
Skilled in Diabetes Management
Comfortable overseeing daily pharmacy operations, inventory control and supervising technicians/interns
Excellent communicator with patients and members of healthcare team
Knowledgeable and experienced with interpreting provider orders, checking for drug/food interactions/allergies. Competent with dose calculations, compounding, dispensing medications, monitoring and assessing drug therapies and comfortable using lab values and other clinical diagnostic parameters
Flexible and adaptive while maintaining a high standard of care
Experienced in loss prevention and quality assurance
Able to adapt well to difficult scenarios and resolve problems
Trained and confident of skills in all areas of the Meds by Mail / CHAMPVA system, including computer programs relating to E-Rx, Daper and VPS
Proficient at verifying prescriptions for appropriate dosages prescribed, as well as identifying drug interactions or allergies, before approving medications to be dispensed
Partnered with other Pharmacists and members of the healthcare team while working the "Call Center" or POD duties
Confident when counseling patients on proper use of medications, side effects, drug/food interactions or general drug information questions
Communicates effectively with other pharmacists and members of the healthcare team daily, both verbally and in writing
Knowledgeable of state and federal laws, regulations and standards with regard to controlled and non-controlled drugs
Skilled at monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes using lab values and other given parameters
Trained in ERX, Daper, POD and the VPS program with current access to 11 sites in VPS
07/2007 to 12/2021
District PharmacistMount Auburn Hospital – 29 Everett Street, MA,
Clinically strong in providing patient care which led to improved overall health and medication therapy management
Mentored pharmacy technicians and interns, provided insight and answers regarding company procedures and medical protocols
Communicated with other members of the healthcare team to prevent harmful drug interactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by enforcing effective policies and procedures
Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases. Spent countless hours studying and working on the front lines of covid19 antibody testing while completing numerous continuing education courses related to public health issues during the pandemic. Worked many clinics administering covid vaccines, while remaining committed to educating others without judgement
Enforced adherence to infection control protocols
Worked in a large territory of 12 stores with many different pharmacists and technicians each week and ensured that pharmacies continued to run seamlessly
Worked closely with District Manager and scheduler and assisted with HR issues
Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws
Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches
Counseled patients while training and modeling exceptional patient care
Utilized and subscribed to multi state prescription drug monitoring program
08/2003 to 11/2004
Staff PharmacistDodge County Hospital – City, STATE,
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications in hospital setting
Worked closely with the Department Head, nurses and pharmacy technicians in all areas related to mixing and dispensing i.v. fluids and other medications
Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure proper quality of care
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by enforcing effective policies and procedures
Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout hospital
06/1996 to 08/2003
Staff PharmacistThe Kroger Company – City, STATE,
Was awarded "Rx Excellence" Award by the Kroger Company in 1997
Managed account with Atlanta Hospice from 1998-2000, collaborated with doctors, nurses and family members, to provide high quality, compassionate palliative care
Worked closely with local drug inspector/GDNA in abiding by Hospice laws and maintaining accurate controlled substance inventories
Fulfilled all duties as a retail pharmacist in an inner-city, twenty four hour pharmacy in Atlanta
Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by answering questions and explaining medication side effects
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures
Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements
Rose to the challenge of practicing in a difficult store and ultimately found my passion and devotion to helping people
Education
Expected in 06/1996 to to
Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy University Of Georgia - Athens, GA GPA:
Volunteer Work
Vice-President of non-profit organization in my hometown called "Leave It Better." We are committed to leaving things better for future generations and improving the quality of life in our small town of Eastman, Georgia. We focus on community enhancing projects by completing one project at a time. In 2022, we had the pleasure of partnering with our local American Legion Chapter and had a mural painted downtown by a professional muralist, honoring our Veterans and military personnel. It has been a pleasure and an honor to "give back" to the community and to show our appreciation to those who have given so much. We are currently working on building our first downtown community pocket park.
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