Brittany N. Tucker
Geismar,LA
Summary
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy,and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Southern Division Patient Care Pharmacist
Albertsons Pharmacy
2021.04 - Current
- Medication Therapy Management for 18 Locations-Implemented Medication Therapy Management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Medication Administration Trainer- Ventrogluteal Specialty Medication
- Oversee Specialty Medication-Work with provider, patient, and pharmacy team to provide the utmost care for patient.
- Provided disease state education and support.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Collaborated with Long Term Care Facilitates/Rehabilitation Facilities to improve immunization rates/medication adherence.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Hosted 98 successful annual healthcare education and flu clinics yearly.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
District MTM Lead
Walgreens
2018.05 - 2021.05
- Promoted the importance of medication adherence by developing educational materials tailored to specific disease states or medications classes.
- Streamlined workflow processes for better efficiency in MTM service delivery, resulting in increased patient satisfaction for the district as a whole.
- Trained new hire pharmacist on MTM.
- Provided expertise on Medicare Part D and other insurance plans to ensure optimal usage of MTM services for eligible patients.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
2020.10 - 2021.04
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing medication errors.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Directly supervised 5 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy, Baton
2018.06 - 2020.10
- High Volume, 24 Hour Pharmacy filled approximately 1200 prescriptions a day
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members, utilizing periodic evaluations as an opportunity for feedback-driven growth.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
2015.08 - 2018.05
- Worked alongside both pharmacist and technicians to get proper skill set to be successful licensed pharmacist
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Louisiana At Monroe School of Pharmacy
Monroe, Louisiana05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Louisiana
Monroe, LouisianaDecember 2015
Associate of Sciences -
Louisiana State University
Eunice, LouisianaJuly 2012
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking experience
- Strong Clinical Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc. Compounding Laboratory Training Certification January 2016
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy American Pharmacist Association Immunization March 2017
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor December 2021
- APHA Patient Centered Diabetes Care Certificate July 2021
- APHA Travel Health Certificate February 2022
- Pharmacy-Based Delivery Certificated Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification December 2023
- Testified at State Capitol to get Pharmacy Bills passed through Legislation
Additional Information
- Louisiana: PMP.016639, Issue 8/24/2018, Expiration 12/31/2024
Certification
- Certified Diabetic Care, APhA - July 2021
- Certified Travel Health, APhA- February 2022
- Certified CPR Instructor, American Red Cross- December 2021
Timeline
Southern Division Patient Care Pharmacist
Albertsons Pharmacy
2021.04 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
2020.10 - 2021.04
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy, Baton
2018.06 - 2020.10
District MTM Lead
Walgreens
2018.05 - 2021.05
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
2015.08 - 2018.05
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Louisiana At Monroe School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Louisiana
Associate of Sciences -
Louisiana State University
- Certified Diabetic Care, APhA - July 2021
- Certified Travel Health, APhA- February 2022
- Certified CPR Instructor, American Red Cross- December 2021
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