Years of post-graduate training and experience
April Noonan
El Paso,TX
Summary
PGY2 Medication Safety Resident and Advanced Patient Safety Fellow with a strong foundation in patient safety, clinical informatics, and quality improvement. Completed a PGY1 residency with a focus in ambulatory care, specializing in chronic disease state management for diverse patient populations. Experienced in leading interdisciplinary initiatives, optimizing medication use systems, and enhancing clinical workflows. Adept at formulary and order set management, adverse event analysis, and delivering impactful education to healthcare teams. Passionate about advancing pharmacy practice, improving patient outcomes, and supporting safe, effective medication use in all care settings
Overview
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Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Zablocki VA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Provided pharmacokinetic drug monitoring for inpatient care.
PGY-2 Medication Use Safety and Policy Resident
Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Led multiple medication use safety and policy initiatives to align with The Joint Commission and national Veteran Health Administration standards.
- Conducted medication use evaluations (e.g., Metformin in renal impairment) with formal recommendations presented to the PNT Committee.
- Spearheaded an interdisciplinary order set optimization project to improve regulatory compliance and clinical usability.
- Developed and implemented a pharmacy-specific escape room simulation to enhance staff education on safety practices and equipment in the pharmacy area.
- Served as Drug Safety Committee Chair, leading interdisciplinary meetings and authoring the facility's Drug Safety Newsletter.
- Delivered lectures on error reporting and analysis to student pharmacists and healthcare staff.
Advanced Patient Safety Fellow
Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with VA National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) to conduct safety-focused journal clubs and policy evaluations.
- Led a quality improvement project utilizing Lean and Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) frameworks to streamline immunization workflows and reduce missed vaccination opportunities by 54%.
- Applied data analytics to identify safety trends and inform process improvements in clinical and pharmacy operations.
- Facilitated root cause analyses and simulation-based training to support a culture of continuous safety improvement.
- Mentored PGY1 residents and pharmacy students on patient safety principles and project design.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple interdisciplinary projects.
PGY-1 Resident
El Paso VA Health Care System
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered pharmacist-led chronic disease management for conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in primary care outpatient clinics.
- Designed and executed an interdisciplinary quality improvement project that resulted 53% of patients with uncontrolled hypertension reaching goal blood pressure and enhanced follow-up timeliness.
- Completed a medication use evaluation on Botox for migraines, presenting outcomes to multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided direct patient care in anticoagulation, mental health, and population health clinics.
- Presented ACPE-accredited continuing education on various subjects.
- Participated in ambulatory-focused staffing and outpatient pharmacy operations throughout the year
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX03.2023
Skills
- Chronic disease medication management
- Medication therapeutic monitoring
- Medication safety advocacy
- Medication event reporting & analysis
- Quality improvement (Lean Six Sigma)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration & teaching
- Regulatory compliance (TJC, OIG, VHA)
- Order set and clinical decision support
- Formulary and pharmacoeconomics
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Continuous learner
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist, State of Texas (License #72946)
- PGY2 Medication Use Safety and Policy Residency Trained
- Advanced Patient Safety Fellowship Trained
- PGY1 Residency Trained
- Clinical Teaching Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- APhA Immunization Certification
- BLS Certification
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification
- Sterile Products/IV Admixture Training
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Zablocki VA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
PGY-2 Medication Use Safety and Policy Resident
Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Advanced Patient Safety Fellow
Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
PGY-1 Resident
El Paso VA Health Care System
07.2023 - 06.2024
Doctor Of Pharmacy -
The University of Texas At El Paso
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