Agnes Garcia-Ewing
Springfield,VA
Summary
Focused Pharmacist with more than 20 years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications for orders ranging in complexity. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety and confidentiality. Proficient communicator with all levels of staff, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
09.2006 - Current
- Monitored medication stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles and medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Prepared sterile products according to USP 797 standards using aseptic technique.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations such enemas or suspensions when necessary.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Participated in Medication practice review committee.
- Member of the appointed schedule committee
- Night charge pharmacist
Staff Pharmacist
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
05.1986 - 09.2006
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Hospital Spanish translator
- Assisted in training pharmacy technicians, interns and new pharmacists in sterile technique
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and provide recommendations for optimal pharmacotherapy regimens.
- Prepared sterile products according to USP 797 standards using aseptic technique.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Community Pharmacist (prn)
Upstate Pharmacy
Buffalo, NY
06.2000 - 08.2006
- Provided medication counseling to patients and caregivers on the appropriate use of medications.
- Performed accurate data entry into pharmacy information systems for patient profiles and prescriptions.
- Dispensed prescription medications following established protocols including state and federal regulations.
- Counseled patients regarding over-the-counter products .
- Collaborated with local health care providers in providing optimal pharmaceutical care services for patients.
- Assisted customers with special requests such as refills or call backs for follow-up instructions.
- Ensured that all narcotic prescriptions were filled correctly according to DEA requirements.
- Residential group home med preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-1989
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Universidade Federal De Sta Maria
Sta Maria, Brasil03-1982
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish & Portuguese
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Medication Dispensing
- Physician orders processing
- Prescription Verification
Accomplishments
- RhoChi member
- ASHP member
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- Virginia License
- New York License
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Inova Fairfax Hospital
09.2006 - Current
Community Pharmacist (prn)
Upstate Pharmacy
06.2000 - 08.2006
Staff Pharmacist
Buffalo General Hospital
05.1986 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SUNY At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Universidade Federal De Sta Maria