Pharmacy professional with extensive experience in home infusion services. Expertise includes knowledge and oversight in Sterile Compounding operations, collaborative problem solving, and medication safety practices. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve optimal results in patient care. Ready to serve and lead team members through new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Infusion Pharmacist
IU Health Home Care Pharmacy
05.2002 - Current
Established the full time Clean Room Pharmacist role, responsible for leading Tech Team, providing staffing continuity and standardizing compounding operations.
Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy in the home infusion setting.
Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy team through continuous training on best practices for sterile compounding and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
Direct mentoring and training of technician students. pharmacist students and staff on best practices in home infusion sterile compounding and operations.
Initiated new practices for improving workload operations and enhancing patient safety, without added expenses.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Improved patient outcomes by monitoring and adjusting drug therapies based on laboratory results and clinical assessments.
Educated patients and caregivers on proper administration techniques and safety precautions for home infusions.
Provided after-hours on-call support, addressing urgent patient needs and ensuring continuity of care during evenings and weekends.
Provided comprehensive education to patients and caregivers on proper medication administration and potential side effects, ensuring safe and effective use of medications at home.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Inpatient Pharmacist
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.1999 - 05.2002
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patient care.
Responsible for providing inpatient pharmaceutical care for 400-600 patient census.
Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.1990
Skills
Served as interim Team Leader role for cleanroom operations, 2009 and 2019