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Andrea Branco

Woolwich Township,United States

Summary

Highly-motivated pharmacy manager with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
Williamstown, NJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversee hiring and training of pharmacy interns and technicians.
  • Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
  • Educated staff on regulatory changes, drug recalls and investigational studies.

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
Glassboro, NJ
05.2013 - 03.2023
  • Create an inclusive work environment by providing fair feedback and support to all colleagues through clear communication of work place expectations.
  • Draw from years of experience to lead a team that is highly successful on company metrics.
  • Pharmacy intern preceptor since 2014.
  • Continue to adapt to changes and challenges presented to pharmacy teams during the COVID-19 pandemic including; facilitating large in store COVID vaccine clinics (3/2021 to 6/2021), transitioning to in-workflow administration of COVID vaccines, performing COVID-19 testing (10/2020 to present), designated as one of two stores in the district to administer pediatric vaccine, and training technicians to immunize (1/2021 to present).
  • Oversee technician immunization training and provide guidance on proper immunization technique and procedure.

Long Term Care Clinic Lead

CVS
Glassboro, NJ
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Acted as lead pharmacist for over a dozen COVID vaccine clinics at long term care facilities while working full time Pharmacist in Charge position.
  • Liaison between facility representative and team of pharmacists and technicians. Optimize work flow during vaccine clinics by delegating roles and responsibilities to pharmacist and technicians to ensure proficient use of time and resources.
  • Responsible for preparing and transporting all needed supplies for clinics including laptops, PPI and Pfizer vaccine from home store. Responsible for vaccine stability during transit and throughout the day. Returning supplies and excess vaccine to home store at the end of the clinic, and completing any paperwork and clean up tasks necessary.
  • Responsible to have a clear understanding of vaccine handling, reconstitution, stability, contraindications, and dosing schedule.
  • Administer and supervise the administration of Pfizer vaccines to residents and staff of long term care facilities. Ensure a system in place to monitor patients for 15 minutes after vaccination, review patient consent forms for completion and proper documentation, proper data entry and billing to patient insurance.
  • Ensure patient and team safety was of utmost priority by properly using all personal protective equipment and following all guidelines set by facility and CVS.
  • Proper documentation of any vaccine adverse effects using VAERS website.

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
Swedesboro, NJ
11.2008 - 04.2013
  • Align staff pharmacist and pharmacy technicians around company core values to execute metrics at the highest level.
  • Follow all state and federal requirements regarding controlled substances including PMP monitoring and reviewing patient safety and legitimacy of medication use according to Pharmacist Corresponding Responsibility Act.
  • Administer vaccines as appropriate according to CDC guidelines and New Jersey protocol beginning in 2010.
  • Oversee all hiring and training for pharmacy technicians to meet the needs of the business.

District Support Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Swedesboro, NJ
07.2008 - 11.2008
  • Supported the district by floating to different pharmacies.
  • Familiarized myself with company policy, proper procedures, metrics, and computer software.
  • Complete all tasks required to properly dispense prescription medications as required by all state and federal laws, including but not limited to; data entry review for accuracy and appropriateness, comprehensive review of drug interactions, drug dosing and patient safety warnings, product verification, and patient counseling.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2005

Skills

  • Thrives in team environment
  • Highly organized with specific attention to details
  • Functions well under pressure relying on well developed multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excels at team training and development
  • Embraces change with excitement and encourages team to be open minded

Certification

  • Licensed New Jersey Registered Pharmacist - since 2005
  • Licensed New Jersey Pharmacist Immunizer- since 2010
  • Basic Life Support Training - last renewed 2022

Timeline

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current

Long Term Care Clinic Lead

CVS
12.2020 - 03.2021

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
05.2013 - 03.2023

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Pharmacy
11.2008 - 04.2013

District Support Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
07.2008 - 11.2008

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers

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