Bradley Boys
Argyle,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Pharmacist offering 36 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Expertise in working with hospitalists on drug use guidelines, evaluating new medications and monitoring medication therapy. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
HCA Medical City Alliance
01.2023 - Current
- PRN
Staff Pharmacist
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
Fort Worth, TX
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Dosed patients for renal clearance, antimicrobial stewardship and pain management
- Supported the implementation of new pharmacy manager
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels by conducting regular reviews and adjusting orders as needed.
- Managed medication therapy for patients with complex conditions, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on individual needs and desired outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to facilitate communication regarding patient needs.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Managed the preparation of sterile compounds, adhering to strict aseptic techniques for patient safety.
- Optimized workflow processes within the pharmacy department by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions for improvement.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by addressing questions or concerns related to medication administration or patient care issues.
- Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Use Allscripts system to review records and laboratory results for patients.
- Stayed up-to-date on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in industry research.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
Pharmacy Manager
Wise Health Surgical Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
08.2014 - 02.2023
- Working Manager that verified prescription orders for 7 ORs and a Cath lab, including inpatients and outpatients, averaged 200 to 250 surgeries per month
- Dosed patients for renal clearance, antimicrobial stewardship and pain management (QCM)
- Evaluated staff performance regularly to ensure they meet established goals while providing coaching or corrective action when necessary.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing new inventory management systems.
- Optimized workflow processes within the pharmacy to reduce wait times for patients without compromising accuracy or safety standards in prescription fulfillment.
- Enhanced employee engagement and performance through regular feedback sessions, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities.
- Supervised a team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, and mutual respect among team members.
- Managed budget and resources effectively to maximize profitability while maintaining a high-quality service for patients.
- Maintained Inventory within budget and ordered medications for the hospital
- Determined productivity hours based on unit doses and surgeries all within departmental goals
- Reported medication errors in Midas Error Reporting System
- Achieved Spine Center of Excellence with the Joint Commission
- Assisted Developed with IT for knowledge-based medication administration (KBMA) bar code scanning for patient safety at 92% within our hospital
- Attended manager meetings and leadership meetings to provide pharmacy support for all surgery cases and the professional development of staff.
- Analyzed data on dispensing errors to identify trends, leading to the implementation of targeted strategies for error reduction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous oversight of prescription fulfillment processes and staff training.
- Expanded pharmacy services by overseeing the successful launch of immunization program during Covid
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for pharmaceutical purchases.
- Built and maintained a culture of safety among staff by conducting regular safety training sessions and implementing necessary safety protocols.
- Spearheaded process improvements in medication storage areas for better organization, increased efficiency in locating medications thus reducing delays in prescription filling time.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of audits and inspections without significant findings.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and improve medication adherence rates through targeted interventions.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, nurses and physicians to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Staff Pharmacist
Express Scripts
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge of all 50 states and US territories of their specific laws regarding all prescriptions, controlled and legends
- Learn DOD dispensing guidelines
- Peer Mentor for quality and rates with new system
- Rewards received: IMPACS Award Oct 2013 100% Quality on 86,000+ Prescriptions Varied Weekly awards for rates and productivity.
Staff Pharmacist
Markum Drive Pharmacy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care and coordinated drug therapy management.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications, ensuring safe patient care.
- Detected potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews which led to improved safety measures within the pharmacy practice.
- Trained new staff members on pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures for seamless team integration.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
Pharmacy Manager
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Trophy Club, Tx
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Managed individual pharmacy as PIC
- Controlled labor costs, inventory levels, increased sales, and gross margin
- Developed a strong team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy laws and guidelines.
- Worked directly with third party participants to resolve any problems with prescription dispensing
- Addressed customer complaints or issues in a timely manner, demonstrating empathy and commitment to exceptional service standards.
- Fostered a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and fairly.
- Maximized employee productivity through effective scheduling, delegation of tasks, and ongoing feedback on performance goals.
- Boosted store profitability through strategic pricing adjustments and cost-control measures.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Pharmacy Manager/ Divisional Pharmacy Manager
Albertsons, LLC
- 08.2006
- Working knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy operations
- Managed 46 Albertsons pharmacies in the Fort Worth/Austin areas
- Worked directly with finance department to forecast labor, sales, inventory control, and gross margins
- Supervised 46 pharmacy managers to reach metric goals for the pharmacies
- Assisted pharmacy managers with problems in third party, workflow, staffing, and state regulations
- Worked with other DPM's in the division to meet company goals
- Worked close with float pool coordinator to meet all staffing needs for the pharmacies including approving vacation and personal time off
- Conducted meetings and conference calls with pharmacy managers to communicate issues relating to company goals, expectations, metrics and overall performance in retail
- Traveled extensively to each pharmacy and DPM meetings
- Worked with all departments to organize daily goals and expectations.
Pharmacy Manager
Albertsons, LLC
03.2002 - 10.2005
- Managed individual pharmacy as PIC
- Controlled labor costs, inventory levels, increased sales and gross margin
- Managed my Immunization clinics and Health Screenings to increase sales and gross margins
- Worked directly with third party participants to resolve any problems with prescription dispensing
- After 1 year became an Operations Specialist prior DPM
- Department Trainer for new hire pharmacists in the DFW area and other markets across the country
- Assisted with third party audits for other stores
- Increased script count, sales, kept inventory control, increased gross margins, kept labor dollars in control with a new major competitor across the highway
- Won Pharmacy Manager of the Year for 2003
- Worked close with prior DPM to help with store executions within his district.
Staff Pharmacist
Merck Medco
01.1991 - 01.2002
- Joined Merck-Medco as a staff pharmacist
- Became a lead pharmacist to implement improvement in workflow and queues to help turnaround and staffing
- Work close with supervisors in mentoring pharmacists in data entry and product selection
- Trained pharmacists on new prescription processing platform QRX
- Trained pharmacists on Fax Optimization
- Special Handling (Quality Assurance) department lead for 5 years to correct in house errors and establish SOPs to reduce internal and external errors
- Worked in DR Calls, DUR.
Staff Pharmacist
Eckerd Drugs
12.1988 - 01.1991
- Processed written prescriptions and oral prescriptions
- Worked with pharmacy manager to learn all aspects of pharmacy operations.
Education
BS in Pharmacy -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
01.1987
Skills
- Texas Licensed Pharmacist Lic#30366
- ACPE IV Certified
- BLS Certified
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy Automation Systems
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Counseling
- Committed to quality assurance
- Pharmacy operations management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office Programs- Word, Excel, Access, Outlook Power Point Presentations
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
02.2023 - 11.2023
Staff Pharmacist
HCA Medical City Alliance
01.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Wise Health Surgical Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Express Scripts
10.2010 - 01.2014
Staff Pharmacist
Markum Drive Pharmacy
08.2009 - 09.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
09.2006 - 08.2009
Pharmacy Manager
Albertsons, LLC
03.2002 - 10.2005
Staff Pharmacist
Merck Medco
01.1991 - 01.2002
Staff Pharmacist
Eckerd Drugs
12.1988 - 01.1991
Pharmacy Manager/ Divisional Pharmacy Manager
Albertsons, LLC
- 08.2006
BS in Pharmacy -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University