Angela Allums
Minden,LA
Summary
Experienced Staff Pharmacist with expertise in prescription verification, drug interaction review, and controlled substance compliance. Skilled in safe medication dispensing, sterile compounding, and pharmacy software to support accurate, efficient patient care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
staff oharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Haughton, Louisiana
05.2020 - Current
- Filled prescriptions in line with CVS Pharmacy safety and compliance standards.
- Facilitated prescriber communication to verify medication orders and resolve prescription discrepancies.
- Counseled patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication use.
- Evaluated drug interactions and assessed therapy options to enhance patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Investigated drug utilization patterns to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Supported store pharmacists with daily operations and customer service needs.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Haughton, Louisiana
05.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed CVS Pharmacy daily operations, staffing, and prescription workflow.
- Verified prescription accuracy and supported pharmacist compliance standards.
- Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians through training, scheduling, and task delegation.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Monitored handling of controlled substances to ensure compliance with regulations; and maintained regulatory documentation.
- Collaborated with store leadership on sales floor and pharmacy operations.
Relief Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2000 - 05.2007
- Counseled patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication use to promote adherence and understanding.
- Consulted with patients to clarify medication use and dosage directions, enhancing their comprehension of treatment plans.
- Verified prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and safety, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Staff Pharmacist
LSU Medical Center
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.1987 - 05.2007
- Dispensed medications for LSU Medical Center inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Verified prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and drug interaction concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses on medication therapy decisions.
- Compounded sterile IV preparations following LSU Medical Center safety protocols.
- Prepared sterile products according to USP 797 standards using aseptic technique.
Education
Bachelor of Science - pharmacy
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe,La05-1987
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Medication dispensing
- Drug interaction review
- Sterile IV compounding
- Aseptic technique
- Controlled substance compliance
- Pharmacy software
Timeline
staff oharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
05.2020 - 05.2020
Relief Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2000 - 05.2007
Staff Pharmacist
LSU Medical Center
05.1987 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - pharmacy
Northeast Louisiana University