Emergency Department Pharmacist Resume Example NYP Columbia University Medical Center And MSCHONY

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHARMACIST

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Hospital Pharmacist with an in-depth understanding of acute and chronic illness treatment protocols for patients of all ages, from neonate to geriatric. Able to work efficiently in an intensive care environment with a variety of health care professionals.

Skills

Proficient in Epic, Allscripts, and Siemens EHR systems
Experience with Omnicell, Pyxis and McKesson Accudose automated dispensing systems
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
In good standing with the New York State Board of Pharmacy
In good standing with the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy
In good standing with the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy

Work History

Staff Pharmacist (Emergency Department) | 04/2016 to Current
NYP Columbia University Medical Center And MSCHONY - New York, NY

Review and verify pediatric and adult patient medication orders for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and appropriate therapeutic outcomes
Retrieve drug information efficiently and provide answers to diverse emergent situations to physicians, nurses, and other clinicians
Quickly perform accurate dose calculations and participate in resuscitation efforts in the pediatric and adult Emergency Department
Prepare sterile products including large/small volume parenterals using aseptic technique
Gather or review medication histories and reconcile patients' medications in the pediatric emergency department
Monitor for patient allergies, drug interactions, patient therapeutic responses (including laboratory values)
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly
Focus on cost avoidance and cost savings due to medication use in the Emergency Department

Staff Pharmacist (Rotating) | 04/2014 to 04/2016
NYP Columbia University Medical Center - New York, NY

Review and verify adult patient medication orders for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and appropriate therapeutic outcomes
Prepare sterile products including large/small volume parenterals and chemotherapy utilizing aseptic
technique
Dispense and check medications prepared by pharmacy technicians and interns
Maintain each record utilized when dispensing chemotherapy drugs and other parenteral admixtures, ensuring appropriate and complete documentation
Second check chemotherapy medication orders for completeness, interactions, incompatibilities and
other inconsistencies

Oncology Staff Pharmacist | 01/2014 to 03/2014
Lenox Hill Hospital - New York, NY

Use aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy for the outpatient infusion center
Second check chemotherapy medication orders for completeness, interactions, incompatibilities and other inconsistencies
Maintain each record utilized when dispensing chemotherapy drugs and other parenteral admixtures, ensuring appropriate and complete documentation as per policy

Patient Care Pharmacist II | 11/2012 to 12/2013
UHS Wilson Medical Center - Johnson City, NY

Receive medication orders and review orders for completeness, interactions, incompatibilities and other inconsistencies
Consult with prescriber and medical team regarding discrepancies and follow-up on problems until resolution is found
Dispense medications to inpatients in accordance with established policy and procedures
Monitor patients on vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and warfarin therapy and provide dosing adjustments when necessary as per guidelines and medication use protocols
Use aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy
Maintain each record utilized when dispensing controlled drugs, ensuring appropriate and complete documentation as per required regulations

Education

Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences - Worcester, MA | Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, 2012

SUNY At Buffalo - Buffalo, NY | Bachelor of ScienceBiomedical Sciences, Pharmacology And Toxicology

Affiliations

Rho Chi Honor Society, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP), American Health Systems Pharmacist (AHSP), American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

NYP Columbia University Medical Center And MSCHONY
NYP Columbia University Medical Center
Lenox Hill Hospital
UHS Wilson Medical Center

School Attended

Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
SUNY At Buffalo

Job Titles Held:

Staff Pharmacist (Emergency Department)
Staff Pharmacist (Rotating)
Oncology Staff Pharmacist
Patient Care Pharmacist II

Degrees

Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences - Worcester , MA | Doctor Of Pharmacy
SUNY At Buffalo - Buffalo , NY | Bachelor of Science

Emergency Department Pharmacist Resume Example

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