Andrea McCurry
Fair Play,SC
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with several years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy. Efficient healthcare professional with a focus on pharmacy. Known for productivity and ability to efficiently complete tasks, ensuring accuracy in high-pressure environments. Skilled in medication therapy management, pharmaceutical calculations, and patient counseling. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to positive health outcomes for patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
AnMed Health
Anderson, SC
02.2012 - Current
- Working in conjunction with providers, providing renal dose adjustments and IV to PO conversions for a cost-savings measure
- Prepare and dispense IV admixtures including chemotherapy, antibiotics, and TPNs utilizing DoseEdge technology
- Provide dosing, adjustments and monitoring for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, heparin, argatroban, warfarin and tikosyn
- Review patients’ discharge records for accuracy and affordability. Contact providers with alternatives when needed.
Pharmacist
Ingles Pharmacy
SC, GA
07.2010 - 10.2016
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Pharmacy Intern/Clinical Pharmacist
Stephens County Hospital
Toccoa, Georgia
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Vancomycin, aminoglycoside and warfarin dosing and monitoring.
- Patient discharge counseling
- Medication presentations, side effects review for recently discharged patients
- Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Pharmacy Technician/ Pharmacy Intern
Ingles Pharmacy
Clemson, South Carolina
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Providence Northeast Hospital
Columbia , SC
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Prepared intravenous admixtures utilizing appropriate aseptic technique.
- Reconciled discrepancies between the physical inventory count with the automated dispensing cabinet system count on a regular basis.
- Organized, labeled, and stocked medications in automated dispensing cabinets.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC05-2010
Certificate - Immunization Delivery
SCCP
Columbia, SC01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Professional Health Studies
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2007
CPR/ BLS -
American Heart Association
Skills
- Administering vaccines
- Recall monitoring
- Supervising technicians
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- Insurance coordination
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Staff training
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
- Experience with EPIC, Meds Manager, EMR Systems
- OmniCell, AcuDose, Pyxis
- USP 797/ 800, DoseEdge, Simplifi 797
Timeline
Pharmacist
AnMed Health
02.2012 - Current
Pharmacist
Ingles Pharmacy
07.2010 - 10.2016
Pharmacy Intern/Clinical Pharmacist
Stephens County Hospital
07.2010 - 02.2012
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Providence Northeast Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2010
Pharmacy Technician/ Pharmacy Intern
Ingles Pharmacy
07.2005 - 07.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Certificate - Immunization Delivery
SCCP
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Professional Health Studies
Clemson University
CPR/ BLS -
American Heart Association