Andrea Morgan Yates
Wilmington
Summary
Pharmacy professional with comprehensive experience in overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in medication management, inventory control, and patient counseling. Reliable and effective in fostering a cohesive work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Harris Teeter
Wilmington, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff to enhance performance and improve customer service.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to promote patient safety and medication adherence.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Chesapeake, VA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed prescriptions to ensure accurate drug selection, dosing, and identification of potential interactions.
- Review prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Maintained detailed drug records and generated necessary reports to support regulatory compliance.
- Educated patients on drug interactions and provided tailored administration instructions to enhance medication safety.
Pharmacy Graduate Intern
Walgreens
Chesapeake, VA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
APPE Institutional
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Marion, VA
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Monitored inventory levels and alerted pharmacist of reorder needs to maintain optimal stock.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals and physicians on drug information, potential side effects, and specific uses to enhance patient care.
APPE Ambulatory Care
Brock Hughes Medical Center Pharmacy
Wytheville, VA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Developed skills in Chronic Care Management to enhance patient support
- Learned about nutraceuticals and health supplements to provide better recommendations.
APPE Elective-Advanced Community
Martin’s Pharmacy
Rural Retreat, VA
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Gained experience in Medication Therapy Management using the Outcomes platform
- Trained and experienced USP 795 by compounding non-sterile preparations
- Assisted patients in insurance education, as well as medication counseling
- Vaccination administration
APPE Elective
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained experience in hospital pharmacy management
- Participated in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings to contribute to medication policy decisions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient treatment plans
- Presented patient cases and legislative updates relating to pharmacy
APPE Advanced Community
Food City Pharmacy
Chilhowie, VA
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Counseled and educated patients on medication adherence and management
- Provided immunization services to patients, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols
- Provided recommendations for over-the-counter medications to customers based on their needs
- Performed all regular duties of Pharmacy Technician
APPE Acute Care
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Stocked and refilled medications in Omnicell to ensure timely access for patient care
- Performed medication reconciliation for admitted patients to enhance safety and accuracy in treatment
- Acquired experience in diverse departments, including Emergency Department, to broaden clinical knowledge and skills
APPE Elective-Administration
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
Richmond, VA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in meetings and webinars with pharmacy professionals to exchange knowledge and best practices
- Completed various projects relating to legislative updates and professional development in the field of pharmacy
- Participated in VPhA's 141st Annual Convention to engage with industry experts.
APPE Elective-Research
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood, VA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Investigated gene knockout effects on cancer cell lines using CRISPR technology to advance understanding of targeted therapies
- Prepared and submitted manuscript for publication in Molecular Therapy-Nucleic Acids, contributing findings to the field of gene therapy
CPPE Hospital
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered medication counseling and education to enhance patient understanding and adherence
- Learned pharmacy practices through observation
CPPE Community
CVS Pharmacy
Christiansburg, VA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Educated patients on medication use and management, enhancing adherence and understanding
- Responded to physician and patient calls, facilitating effective communication and timely support
- Performed all regular duties of Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Clerk
Bland County Pharmacy
Bland, VA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Filled and dispensed medication prescriptions accurately per physician orders.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted pharmacist in filling prescriptions and addressing patient inquiries on medication-related issues.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions, confirming item accuracy and quantity for each order.
Lifeguard
Wytheville Parks and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Supervised and officiated swimming meets at local aquatic center
- Officiated swimming meets
- Answered questions from patrons pertaining to pool schedule, safety measures, and facility guidelines
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood, VA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Biochemistry
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2020
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Chronic care management
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Supervisory experience
Affiliations
- North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 2022-Present
- American Pharmacist Association, 2020-Present, Appalachian College of Pharmacy
- American Society of Health System Pharmacists, 2020-Present, Appalachian College of Pharmacy
- Virginia Pharmacists Association, 2020-Present, Appalachian College of Pharmacy
- Pre-Medical Association, 09/2018 - 05/2019, Radford University
- Attended monthly meetings.
- Discussed steps for admission process.
Certification
- American Red Cross: Basic Life Support, 07/2025-07/2027
- NASPA Pharmacy-Based Point-of Care Test & Treat, 08/2022
- National Safety Compliance: HIPPA and OSHA, 08/2020
- American Pharmacist Association: Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, 01/2021
- USP 797 Sterile Compound Training and Certification, 10/2021
- Virginia Pharmacy License, 08/2023
- North Carolina Pharmacy License, 09/2025
Timeline
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Harris Teeter
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Walgreens
09.2023 - 01.2024
Pharmacy Graduate Intern
Walgreens
06.2023 - 09.2023
APPE Institutional
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
03.2023 - 04.2023
APPE Ambulatory Care
Brock Hughes Medical Center Pharmacy
02.2023 - 03.2023
APPE Elective-Advanced Community
Martin’s Pharmacy
01.2023 - 02.2023
APPE Elective
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
APPE Advanced Community
Food City Pharmacy
10.2022 - 11.2022
APPE Acute Care
Bristol Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 09.2022
APPE Elective-Administration
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
07.2022 - 08.2022
APPE Elective-Research
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
06.2022 - 07.2022
CPPE Hospital
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
CPPE Community
CVS Pharmacy
06.2021 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Clerk
Bland County Pharmacy
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lifeguard
Wytheville Parks and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Biochemistry
Radford University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy