Licensed pharmacist in Oklahoma. Able to lead and direct the day-to-day pharmacy operations to maintain and increase patient safety goals, improve patient outcomes, and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories, communicating with other healthcare professionals, and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient, and diligent.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills: one-on-one and part of team
Ability to model and promote teamwork within a group
Process development
Attention to detail
Ability to gather, analyze, and make decisions based on data
Knowledgeable in Specialty Pharmacy
Knowledgeable in accreditation and industry standards and successful in effective implementation: ACHC, URAC, USP 797, USP 800
High level of clinical monitoring skills
Patient Safety: able to identify potential breakdowns in process structures and recommend changes to improve patient safety
MTM Certification
Experience
Night Pharmacist, 03/2020 to Current Community Medical Centers – Clovis, CA,
Collaborated with attending physicians, residents, and nursing staff to assist with patient treatment regimens
Provided advice to medical practitioners and patients
Prepared medications and conducted quality checks
Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety
Supervised the pharmacy technician staff and all other pharmacists as the lead night pharmacist
Reviewed and monitored patient medication files and lab data in hospital setting
Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities
Monitored dispensation of controlled substances in accordance with all loss prevention policies as well as state and federal laws
Pyxis management and oversight
Director of Pharmacy, 06/2013 to 09/2019 Cardinal Health – Cincinnati, OH,
Effectively schedule and supervise staff of 14 employees, divided among Specialty Pharmacy and Acute Pharmacy service lines
Develop, implement, and audit policies/procedures and processes to ensure department meets legal, accreditation, and certification requirements
Develop phase-based training and competency program for pharmacy and delivery departments specific to Specialty and Acute therapy lines, ACHC, URAC, USP 797, USP 800, and state and federal regulations
Certified as Sterile Compounding Instructor to lead on-site implementation and instruction of ACPE-approved course to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Develop therapy specific programs with specialty team to ensure improved patient outcomes, compliance, and patient satisfaction
Arrange drug education for all pharmacy staff
Implement mandatory insurance criteria review for specialty medications
Ensure ongoing review of critical protocols pertaining to patient safety and improved outcomes: pharmacokinetic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, pain management, lab oversight, specialty patient clinical reviews, patient counseling, and proactive side effect monitoring
Oversee Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities for OptionOne
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent misuse of medication
Oversee dispensation of medications after appropriate review/interpretation of orders from healthcare providers
Update processes for compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of medications to ensure patient safety
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each service line and develop/implement controls for improved performance for department
Clinical Pharmacist, 01/1996 to 05/2013 Centene Corporation – Marion, TX,
Review data on specialty and acute medication use and make changes to established policies/procedures when appropriate
Ensure quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of pharmacy and delivery staff and adherence to policies/procedures
Coordinate with specialty and acute healthcare teams to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans to ensure compliance and improved patient outcomes
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to ensure patient safety with prescribed therapy
Oversee drug ordering, receipt, storage, and security of onsite inventory as it pertains to accreditations, certifications, and state/federal regulations
Encourage patient engagement with additional counseling and follow-up adherence calls, to include patient satisfaction survey at therapy completion
Provide patient counseling and resolution of patient concerns, complaints, and questions
Oversee and prepare specialty and acute pharmaceuticals according to written prescriptions and in compliance with USP 797, USP 800, accreditation, and state and federal regulations
Monitor drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe and efficient care for patients
Work with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests
Check medications for content, accuracy, and completeness of drug packaging and labeling to ensure patient safety
Ensure continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and policies/procedures
Oversee Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities of OptionOne
Context note: OptionOne originated as Canadian Valley Medical Solutions and transitioned to Walgreens, and then OptionCare prior to adopting the name OptionOne
Staff Pharmacist/Part-time, 06/2009 to 03/2012 CPS Pharmacy/Summit Medical Center – City, STATE,
Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, and allergies to ensure patient safety
Review and prepare medications for surgical procedures
Pyxis management, to include training and reconciliation with staff
Management of inpatient medication needs and requests
Collaborate with physicians to provide patients with high-quality and cost-effective medications
Conduct drug utilization, drug intervention, and therapy management reviews
Discharge medication reconciliations, to include patient counseling
Receive and verify daily incoming drug inventories, report discrepancies, and log items per policies/procedures
Work independently and efficiently as only on-site pharmacist
Education and Training
5 Voices And 5 Gears Leadership Training Course: , Expected in 11/2018 GIANT - Oklahoma City, OK, GPA:
Sterile Compounding Instructor: , Expected in 01/2017 Austin Community College - Austin, TX GPA:
Certified Sterile Compounding Instructor to teach ACPE approved course.
Doctor of Pharmacy: Pharmacy, Expected in University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City, OK, GPA:
: MTM, Expected in ACPE MTM Certificate Program - , GPA:
: Preceptor, Expected in Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy - , GPA:
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