Anne Lloyd
Lexington,SC
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
IntraMed Plus Home Infusion
11.2022 - Current
- Assesses the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and monitoring regimen
- Communicates with physicians in suggesting alternate or modified drug therapy based on lab monitoring and related intervention activities
- Coordinates with nursing staff to assure the most cost effective method of delivery is utilized to achieve expected outcomes
- Oversees drug preparation and compounded activities prior to releasing the medications for delivery
- Information is input into the computerized software system: CPR+
- Able to take call after hours, weekends and holidays as scheduled
Pharmacist
Lexington Medical Center
05.2011 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders and dispensed medications.
- Provided advice to medical practitioners
- Provided drug information
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Preventing, identifying and resolving medication-related problems.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
Rheumatology Pharmacist
Lexington Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Interpreted and verified treatment plans and dispensed medications.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Improved patient care outcomes for medication adherence.
- Reduced financial losses from medication wastage.
- Provided drug information to physicians and nurses
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
Pharmacist
Free Medical Clinic
10.2008 - 05.2011
- Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Participated in Patient Pharmacist Partnership program for disease state management.
- Counseled and advised patients on the treatment of their ailments.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Relief Pharmacist
Kmart, Sears Holding
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and controlled both prescription and non-prescription medications.
- Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies and verifying deliveries against purchase orders.
- Communicated with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
Pediatric Pharmacist
Palmetto Health Richland
06.1993 - 04.1998
- Provided improved patient care through drug information, drug therapy monitoring and patient education
- Rounded in the pediatric intensive care unit with the physicians and residents
- Assisted physicians formulating appropriate nutritional regimens for the pediatric patient.
- Attended all pediatric codes
- Acted as a liaison pharmacist for the Children's Oncology unit and pediatric clinics: cystic fibrosis, asthma and aids
- Preceptor to pharmacy students
- Educated nurses and other health care professionals on pediatric issues.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
IV Pharmacist
Richland Memorial Hospital
10.1992 - 10.1993
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense IV medications.
- Prepared IV hyper alimentation orders.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
Retail Pharmacist
Revco Drugs
06.1991 - 10.1992
- Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Provided advice on health issues, symptoms and medications.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
- Administered prescription medications to public.
- Recruited, trained and managed staff members.
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.1991
Skills
- Exceptional patient care and interaction
- Advising and educating patients
- Updating medication histories
- Proficient in treatment regimens for both Rheumatology and Oncology
- Proficient in IV and chemotherapy compounding
- Monitoring and modifying medications
- Sterilization techniques
- Knowledgeable use of Monoclonal antibodies used in the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases
- Skilled in clinical interventions
- Strong decision- making ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
- Effective policy and program development
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Counseling
Affiliations
- American Society of Hospital pharmacists
- American Pharmaceutical Association
- Alumni association for MUSC
- Alumni association for USC
Certification
- Certificate from ASHP in compounded sterile preparations
- Certificate from APHA in Immunization delivery
- Certificate in Medication Therapy Management
Timeline
Pharmacist
IntraMed Plus Home Infusion
11.2022 - Current
Rheumatology Pharmacist
Lexington Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2022
Pharmacist
Lexington Medical Center
05.2011 - Current
Pharmacist
Free Medical Clinic
10.2008 - 05.2011
Relief Pharmacist
Kmart, Sears Holding
09.2008 - 05.2011
Pediatric Pharmacist
Palmetto Health Richland
06.1993 - 04.1998
IV Pharmacist
Richland Memorial Hospital
10.1992 - 10.1993
Retail Pharmacist
Revco Drugs
06.1991 - 10.1992
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
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