I am a licensed pharmacist in Tennessee with a PharmD degree. I may be a new graduate, but I have experience in various pharmacy settings such as, the retail setting, specialty pharmacy setting, and enteral nutrition therapy. I have outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with patients, physicians, nurses, and coworkers. I am highly organized and a motivated team player that will bring a positive outlook on caring for our nations veterans. I am self sufficient and able to work with a diverse team to provide quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to mutual patients. Over time and with experience I would like to pursue becoming Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy.
Skills
Eager to expand my knowledge
Quick learner
Positive and upbeat attitude
CompassionateĀ
Familiar with the VA
Efficient and accurate
Team playerĀ
Education
South University School of PharmacyColumbia, SCExpected in June 2016 ā āPharmD:Pharmacy - GPA:
University of South CarolinaColumbia, SCExpected in December 2012 ā āPre-Pharmacy: - GPA:
Midlands Technical CollegeColumbia, SCExpected in May 2012 ā āPre-Pharmacy: - GPA:
Affiliations
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Phi Lambda Sigma
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SCSHP)
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP)
American Pharmacists Association
Christian Pharmacist Fellowship InternationalĀ
Work History
Legacy Health System - Pharmacist Corvallis, , 05/2016 - Current
Utilize EPRN pharmacy management software to review medication profiles to assure that prescribed medication(s) are compatible with medications the patient is currently taking
Counsel patients regarding special instructions for medication administrations, expected outcomes of treatment, possible adverse effects, and potential over-the-counter drug interactions
Process and dispense narcotic medication in accordance to federal law and state regulations
Utilize various pharmacy platforms (Socraxtes, Outcomes, Mirixa, Clinical Queues within EPRN) in order to assist patients in medication therapy management and perform Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) and contacting patients to complete Targeted Interventions (TIPs)
Process provider written and electronically received medication orders using EPRN pharmacy software
Counseled patients regarding special instructions for medication administrations, expected outcomes of treatment, possible adverse effects, and potential over-the-counter drug interactions
Contact third party payers to resolve insurance rejections and adjudication issues
Administered vaccinations such as Influenza, Zostavax, TDap, MenveoĀ
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Manage and supervise day to day duties of the pharmacy technicians and pharmacy internsĀ
Completed training on
platforms: Outcomes, Mirixa, and VMEDEX for Medication Therapy Management Ā Ā Ā
Scheduled and completed
Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) and contacting patients to complete
Targeted Interventions (TIPs)
Implemented a new
adherence program within the pharmacy to improve patient adherence and increase
sales. Ā Ā Ā Ā
Implemented a training
program for their pharmacy technicians to assist the pharmacists with
completing the MTMs and scheduling CMRs. Ā Ā Ā
I also created a āhow toā
training guide for their new VMEDEX system which over time will also help with
patient adherence and STAR ratings. Ā
Completed training on
RX30, their computer operating system. Ā Ā Ā Ā
Spoke with physicians,
nurse practitioners, and physician assistants on initiating statin therapy and
ACE-I/ARB therapies in patients with a diabetes diagnosis. Ā Ā
Assisted in the pharmacy
with answering the phones, inputting and filling prescriptions, working on the
ScriptPro robot.Ā
Completed training on
platforms: Outcomes, Mirixa, Socrxates, and Clinical Queues for Medication
Therapy Management
Ā· Ā Ā Ā
Assisted in scheduling
and completing Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) and contacting patients
to complete Targeted Interventions (TIPs) Ā Ā
Processed
provider written and electronically received medication orders using EPRN
pharmacy software Ā Ā Ā
Counseled
patients regarding special instructions for medication administrations,
expected outcomes of treatment, possible adverse effects, and potential
over-the-counter drug interactions
Received
verbal medication orders from authorized providers Ā Ā
Contacted
third party payers to resolve insurance rejections and to initiate prior
authorization approval process Ā Ā Ā
Administered
vaccinations such as Influenza, Zostavax, TDap, Menveo.
Created an antibiogram containing the antibiotic
sensitivity information for the Antimicrobial Stewardship program
Performed daily medication reconciliation and
counseling on all new inpatient patients.
Performed Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside dosing and
monitoring
Completed daily lab reviews
Attended a LEAN class Ā Ā Ā Ā
Attended daily geometric length of stay meetings
with MDs, PAs/NPs, and nurse case managers
Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
Allegheny Health Network - Pharmacy Intern Jefferson Hills, PA, 10/2015 - 11/2015
Performed various tasks in both the outpatient and
inpatient pharmacies
Processed provider written and
electronically received medication orders using VISTA and CPRS pharmacy
software
Completed training and utilized Omnicell to complete
pyxis fills for all the hospital floors and utilized ScriptPro to dispense
patient specific medications.
Performed the Microbiological Sampling Analysis for the IV
rooms and presented the findings and recommendations for change to the pharmacy
staff during huddle.
Shadowed the admissions and discharge pharmacists.
Prepared IV medications per USP 797 Sterile
Compounding guidelines
Obtained new enteral referrals for adult and pediatric patients.
Diligently worked with the case managers to get the patient setup in CPR+ computer system, help coordinate home health care, and setup initial deliveries for patients via couriers or employee drivers
Performed on-call duties once a month (new referrals over weekend, pump issues, delivery issues)
Qualified enteral patients for insurance coverage prior to dispensing enteral feedings
Counseled patients/caregivers on how to use Kangaroo Joey pumps, perform feedings, and proper catheter care.
Additional Information
Tennessee Pharmacist License #40636
South Carolina Pharmacy Intern License March 2013- June 2016
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