Alisson Holland
Pharmacist
Newport,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable pharmacist successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and enhance patient care. Enthusiastic about the constant growth and development of Cincinnati Children's, and motivated to excel in a new aspect of pharmacy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Cincinnati Children's Home Care Pharmacy
01.2014 - Current
- As a pharmacist working in Home Care Pharmacy, my responsibilities include:
- Evaluating orders written by physicians, medical residents and nurse practitioners to ensure appropriate drug is ordered at the correct dosage for a patient, based on patient's age, weight, allergies, renal and liver function, and concomitant drug therapy
- Determining the most appropriate home infusion pump for patient use based on prescribed medication therapy and drug administration guidelines
- Evaluating orders written by physicians, medical residents, and nurse practitioners to ensure appropriate enteral therapy formula and supplies are provided for patient use based on patient's allergies and tube specifications
- Communicating regularly with members of Financial Services to ensure patient insurance and payment methods are secure prior to dispensing
- Checking technician filled intravenous medication orders and enteral therapy for accuracy
- Maintaining stock and managing expired inventory of narcotics, and composing reports for filing forms DEA 41 following narcotic disposal
- Compounding intravenous medications, including chemotherapy, in a sterile environment
- Checking BAXA compounded TPN and IV fluid solutions for pump accuracy, confirming correct electrolyte dosage and osmolarity, and calculating appropriate rate for infusion
- Answering patient and caregiver questions regarding medication, enteral therapy, and administration supplies
- Troubleshooting infusion pump problems with patients and caregivers via telephone.
Staff Pharmacist
OR Pharmacy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2009 - 01.2014
- As a pharmacist working in the OR pharmacy, my responsibilities included:
- Evaluating orders written by physicians, medical residents and nurse practitioners to ensure appropriate drug is ordered at the correct dosage for a patient, based on patient's age, weight, allergies, renal and liver function, and concomitant drug therapy
- Confirming appropriate selection of preoperative antibiotic, based on patient's medical profile and type and length of surgery
- Checking technician filled intravenous and topical medication orders for accuracy
- Compounding intravenous medications
- Checking technician filled surgery medication kits and anesthesia medication trays for accuracy
- Answering drug information questions related to surgery.
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2014
- As a pharmacist working in the inpatient pharmacy, my responsibilities included:
- Evaluating orders written by physicians, medical residents and nurse practitioners to ensure appropriate drug is ordered at the correct dosage for a patient, based on patient's age, weight, allergies, renal and liver function, and concomitant drug therapy
- Answering questions from other medical professionals related to drug interactions, drug compatibility, pharmacokinetics, and other drug information inquiries
- Checking technician filled oral and intravenous medication orders for accuracy
- Checking Pyxis stock refills and off-site drug requisition orders for accuracy
- Compounding liquid oral medications
- Compounding intravenous medications, including chemotherapy, in a sterile environment
- Preparing and checking compounded stock supplies of oral and intravenous medications
- Checking BAXA compounded TPN solutions for pump accuracy, confirming correct electrolyte dosage and osmolarity, and calculating appropriate rate for infusion.
Education
Pre-Pharmacy -
Purdue University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Skills
- Controlled Substance Management
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Specialized Pharmacy Services
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Side Effect and Usage Education
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Prescription Drug Interaction Assessment
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Pyxis MedStation Software
- Effective Prioritization
- TPN monitoring
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Cincinnati Children's Home Care Pharmacy
01.2014 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
OR Pharmacy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2009 - 01.2014
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2014
Pre-Pharmacy -
Purdue University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Butler University