Attentive Hospital Pharmacist with a good grasp of treatment plans for acute and chronic concerns. Versed in evaluating physician orders and laboratory results in order to optimize care. Prepared to bring 35.5 years of experience to make positive impact on patients.
Skills
Hydration fluids
Calculating doses
Medication safety
Quality assurance standards
Experience
08/1986 to 08/2022
Staff PharmacistTruepill – San Francisco, CA,
Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Mentored residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications and other vital job aspects.
Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Prepared medications based on physician orders.
Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Attended healthcare conferences and seminars.
Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
Answered patient questions and data requests.
Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety.
Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Maintained patient drug histories.
Provided advice to medical practitioners and patients.
Checked for completeness of all new labels and refill labels.
Mentored pharmacy students completing practicums.
Tracked progress and provided education to chronically ill patients.
Collaborated with hospital staff to assist with patient treatment.
Planned and monitored clinical trials.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
09/1988 to 02/2022
Clinical PharmacistCommon Spirit – Rancho Cordova, CA,
Providing healthcare to the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit consisted of thirty patient beds.
Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
Health Teams includes six different General Surgery groups, Urology Neuro-Surgery, Plastic, Vascular Surgery, Nephrology, Endocrine Earn Nose and Throat and additional surgery groups providing patient care.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Mentored residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications and other vital job aspects.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Prepared medications based on physician orders.
Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Attended healthcare conferences and seminars.
Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
Answered patient questions and data requests.
Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
04/1988 to 05/1998
Operating Room PharmacistUniversity Hospital – City, STATE,
Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Supported surgical team during Code Blues in the Operating room
Verified prescribed medications and checked for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated medication therapy for select disease state.
Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
Created and open the Operating Room Pharmacy
Supervise a staff of eight pharmacy technicians while managing the Surgical Trauma Intensive unit.
Additional responsibilities Operating Holding Ares and Recovery rooms of twenty patients beds.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/1985 to to
Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy University of Texas At Austin - Austin, TX GPA:
Expected in 04/2020 to to
MBA: Business Trident University International - Cypress, CA GPA:
Accomplishments
Conrado
Pharmacist of the Year Recognition at state/city/institutional level (list organization and date):
• Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society membership, Gamma Xi Chapter; San Antonio, Texas; 2012
• Employee of the Year; University Health System; San Antonio, Texas; 1999
• Employee of the Quarter; University Health System; San Antonio, Texas; 1998
Recognition at organization level for patient care, quality, or teaching excellence (please describe type and date of recognition and the approximate number of recipients per year):
• San Antonio Regional Preceptor Excellence Award, Interprofessional Education, UT Austin COP; San Antonio,
Texas; 2021
• San Antonio Regional Preceptor of the Year, UT Austin COP; San Antonio, Texas; 2014
• One preceptor from the region chosen annually
• Preceptor of the Year; University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas; 2011
• One preceptor from the region chosen annually
• Wm Arlyn Kloesel Preceptor of the Year Award, UT Austin COP; San Antonio, Texas; 1998
• One preceptor from the region chosen annually
Subject matter expertise as demonstrated by ten or more years of practice experience in the area precepted:
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