Alexandra Kimbrel
Grand Ridge,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable pharmacist with a background in medication management and patient care. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude, and attention to detail. Dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients and customers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Blountstown Drugs
09.2004 - Current
- Ensured dispensing of prescription medications accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Supervised a staff of four technicians and one clerk in a high volume independent pharmacy.
- Provide counseling on prescription and over the counter medications to ensure the safety of my patients regarding possible drug interactions and any special administration instructions.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers in our community to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Assisted in drug ordering to improve inventory management and reduce waste and overhead.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to complete desk audits as requested by pharmacy benefit managers.
- Oversaw the accurate dispensing of blister packed medications for local juvenile development facilities.
Staff Pharmacist
Winn Dixie
07.2004 - 01.2005
- Worked as a staff pharmacist for the grocery chain Winn Dixie where my responsibilities included filling and dispensing prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner, providing consultation to patients regarding prescription and non-prescription medications, and maintaining current and accurate records for audits.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
University of Florida in conjunction with ACORN (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs)
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Counseled patients on medication compliance, side effects, and drug interactions as a pharmacy resident in a rural ambulatory care setting.
- Worked alongside family practice physicians to adjust doses of Warfarin based on patients' INR levels, and adjusted doses of medications for the treatment of Diabetes based on a patient's A1C level, food log, and daily glucose readings.
Education
Doctoral Degree - Pharmacy
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1999
Associate of Arts -
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05-1996
Skills
- Drug inventory management
- Maintaining of records
- Patient education
- Order Entry
- Supervision of technicians and clerks
- Compounding medications
- Staff training
Publications
- A Review of Proton Pump Inhibitors, Drug Topics 10/01/03, Authors: Alexandra Skipper and Laura G. Annis. A continuing education article on the similarities and differences of proton pump inhibitors, their uses in general and special populations, and any advantage or disadvantages of individual proton pump inhibitors.
- The Pharmacist's Role in Asthma Management, Drug Topics 11/01/03, Authors: Alexandra Skipper and Laura G. Annis. A continuing education article discussing the pharmacist's role in counseling, educating, and monitoring patients to improve their asthma control and outcomes both long term and short term.
Certification
State Licensure- Florida Board of Pharmacy
PS37612
Timeline
Pharmacist
Blountstown Drugs
09.2004 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Winn Dixie
07.2004 - 01.2005
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
University of Florida in conjunction with ACORN (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs)
06.2003 - 07.2004
Doctoral Degree - Pharmacy
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Florida State University
Associate of Arts -
Chipola College
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