Carla Pellegrino
Laurel,NY
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, enhancing patient care optimization and medication safety through expert drug utilization review and adverse drug reaction monitoring. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving treatment outcomes and prescribing practices.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Guarian Consulting Services
09.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Pharmacist
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
06.1991 - 04.2001
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.1989
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care Optimization
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
- Drug utilization review
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Guarian Consulting Services
09.2002 - Current
Pharmacist
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
06.1991 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
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