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Carla Sperandeo

Keller,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and patient service-oriented Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and wide range of experience in pharmacy practice. Strong background in mail order pharmacy and medication therapy management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Care Pharmacist

CVS Omnicare
11.2015 - Current
  • Working within a team environment to interpret and evaluate the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
  • Perform quality checks on all filled prescriptions including intravenous medications and coordinating the deliveries of pharmaceuticals for long term care facilities
  • Reviewing medical data to perform drug consults to physicians and nurse
  • Extensive use of Clinical Pharmacology and Medscape databases
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.

Long Term Care Pharmacist

Multiscript
02.2013 - 12.2014
  • Working within a team environment to interpret and evaluate the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
  • Checked medications for accuracy and efficacy to be delivered to long term care facilities
  • Provided specialized services like Clozapine REMS and management of labor work to increase adherence, reduce adverse reactions, and avoid hospital admissions
  • Took verbal orders from physicians and nurses
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.

Community Pharmacist

John Peter Smith Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2006 - 08.2012
  • Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
  • Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Implemented a medication therapy management program, optimizing drug regimens for better patient outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.

Mail Order Pharmacist

Medco Mail Order Pharmacy
10.2001 - 04.2006
  • Verified the accuracy of prescription orders
  • Counseled patients on specialty medications prior to and upon delivery to the patient
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree -

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical interventions
  • Microsoft Office
  • Workflow prioritization
  • Prescription verification
  • Geriatric pharmacology
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Patient education

Timeline

Long Term Care Pharmacist

CVS Omnicare
11.2015 - Current

Long Term Care Pharmacist

Multiscript
02.2013 - 12.2014

Community Pharmacist

John Peter Smith Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2006 - 08.2012

Mail Order Pharmacist

Medco Mail Order Pharmacy
10.2001 - 04.2006

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree -

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Carla Sperandeo