- Embracing outdoor adventures such as biking and paddle boarding
- Animal Care
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Camping
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Music
- Baking
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Road Trips
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Open To Work
Brenda Pierce
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Narragansett,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished pharmacy professional with 19 years of extensive experience in patient care and healthcare, specializing in counseling medication options for complex conditions such as oncology, Hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, kidney transplants, multiple sclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, and infertility. Dedicated clinical pharmacist committed to delivering exceptional patient service while fostering a passion for education and facilitation. Possesses certifications in CSP, CDOE, CVDOE, MTM, anti-coagulation, and immunization, equipped to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care. Recognized for expertise in medication therapy management and patient counseling that enhances treatment adherence and improves health outcomes; a collaborative team player with a results-driven mindset ensuring adaptable and reliable healthcare support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Bown University Health Specialty Pharmacy
Providence, RI
2015 - Current
- Perform oral chemotherapy treatment evaluations with patients and their families in collaboration with RIH-Cancer Center Oncology nursing staff.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams as part of patient centered medical modeling, including Oncologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Navigators, Patient Navigators, Pharmacy Technician Navigators, Social workers, and Registered Dietitians.
- Help and assist in Specialty Medication Drug Monitoring Program, and counsel patients for complex disease states, primarily in oncology; along with inflammatory diseases, hepatitis C, transplant, and infertility providing recommended treatment.
- Documentation of Oral Oncology-Hematology Clinical Assessments utilizing Therigy Specialty Pharmacy Program and Epic Electronic Medical Record, including appropriate administration, storage, handling, drug-drug interactions and medication adherence strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans.
- Evaluated medication therapy management for optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
Providence, RI
01.2012 - 2017
- Oversaw comprehensive assessment and analysis of drug therapy to optimize patient care delivery.
- Verified and approved intravenous medication and nutrition orders for IV services.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary rounding teams in ICU and general medicine services, providing insightful feedback to senior leadership.
- Administered tailored care to neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, prioritizing empathy and patient-centered communication.
- Reviewed and assessed patient medication regimens, focusing on optimizing therapeutic effectiveness and minimizing safety risks.
- Worked closely with healthcare teams to create and apply tailored pharmaceutical care strategies, focusing on patient-specific needs.
Clinical Pharmacist
KENT HOSPITAL
Warwick, RI
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Provided expertise and advice for the Emergency Room, Stroke Unit, Oncology Unit, Intensive Care Unit and Intravenous Service, while administering pharmaceutical products.
- Interpreted and evaluated drug therapy, ensured proper control and dispensing of narcotics, and collaborated with physicians, nurses, and students regarding usage and administration.
- Reviewed and documented clinical interventions regarding IV/PO policy, DVT and GI prophylaxis, and optimal antimicrobial regimen and duration.
- Responded to cardiac, septic, pediatric, and other emergency codes, providing assistance to hospital staff as part of emergency response.
- Facilitated and presented informational medication lectures to patients in mental health care unit.
- Recipient of the Perrigo Award of Excellence for outstanding performance in non-prescription medicine studies.
- Additional experience as a Clinical Pharmacy Intern (Kent Hospital), Community Pharmacy Intern (Brooks Pharmacy), Outpatient Pharmacy Intern (Coastal Medical Inc) and Pharmacy Benefit Management Pharmacy Intern (Advanced Pharmacy Concepts).
- Evaluated patient medication regimens to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize pharmacotherapy outcomes.
- Provided drug information and education to patients and staff members.
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions for chronic disease management.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Program -
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIBachelor Degree in Liberal Arts - Pre-Medical Concentration
Providence College
Providence, RIAssociate in Arts Degree - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RISkills
- Patient care optimization
- Clinical documentation
- Medication reconciliation
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Intervention
- Pharmacy Consultation
Certification
- Licensed Rhode Island Pharmacist
- Licensed Massachusetts Pharmacist
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist
- CDOE-Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator
- CVDOE-Rhode Island Certified Outpatient Cardiovascular Educator
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification
- MTM-Pharmacist Medication Therapy Management
- APhA Pharmacist Immunization Certification, APhA
- CPR/AED Certification
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
01.2012 - 2017
Clinical Pharmacist
KENT HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 01.2016
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Bown University Health Specialty Pharmacy
2015 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy Program -
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts - Pre-Medical Concentration
Providence College
Associate in Arts Degree - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island