Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Rotations
Research And Publications
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Professional Affiliations & Leadership
Additional Qualifications
Languages
Community Service
References
Timeline
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Catherine Wood

Miami,FL

Summary

Licensed Clinical Pharmacist with over 10 years of combined professional and rotational experience in retail and clinical settings, specializing in oncology, cardiology, and specialty pharmacy delivering patient-centered care in high-volume environments. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring prescription accuracy, preventing medication errors, and conducting thorough drug utilization reviews. Skilled in medication therapy management and telepharmacy, with a strong commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, enhancing capabilities in data-driven decision-making, cost-effective care planning, and operational efficiency. Seeking a remote pharmacist role to apply clinical expertise, telehealth skills, and analytical insight in a virtual healthcare setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Central Utility Clinical Pharmacist

Walgreens Centralized Services Pharmacy
Miramar, FL
10.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed and verified 600+ prescriptions daily with <0.1% error rate. Conducted 800+ DURs daily for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications ensuring safety, accuracy and appropriateness.
  • Delivered 30+ daily MTM consults optimizing patient medication regimens and educated chronic care patients through New to Therapy programs to improve adherence and outcomes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with providers and pharmacy teams to optimize regimens, streamline workflows, and support multiple business lines including MTM, Health Outreach, and Innovation Lab.
  • Led key initiatives including a remote transfer-in pilot program and high-risk medication safety system that resulted in a company-wide update.
  • Provided leadership support through scheduling optimization, staff training, and piloting a departmental newsletter to enhance internal communication.

Pharmacist Intern

Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
Orlando, FL
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created enterprise-wide reference tools for specialty drug storage/stability and developed clinical education materials on oncology emetogenic regimens, HIV therapy, and biologics to support staff training.
  • Supported COVID-era specialty pharmacy operations both onsite and remotely, including adherence data analysis for CareLive and HepC programs, drafted NASP project proposals, and facilitated patient onboarding, telecounseling, and prescription coordination.
  • Effectively educated patients on proper medication use and associated side effects to ensure understanding and adherence.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and best practices.

Pharmacist Intern / Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Miami/Orlando, FL
05.2015 - 03.2019
  • Processed 300–400 prescriptions daily in a high-volume setting; managed transfers, order entry, and insurance issues to ensure timely care.
  • Delivered patient counseling, administered immunizations, provided OTC recommendations, and supported MTM services and prior authorizations.
  • Maintained inventory compliance, trained pharmacy interns, and implemented digital follow-up procedures in a fast-paced, bilingual environment.

Private Wealth Business Development Intern

Santander International Private Banking
Brickell, FL
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Streamlined cross-department onboarding for international recruiter clients and expanded international membership, contributing to $10M revenue growth. Conducted market research and presented strategic recommendations to leadership.

Accounting Assistant

Mermelstein-Hidalgo LLP
Coral Gables, Florida
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Maintained financial records, supported tax prep using Lacerte software, and digitized client data.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD. -

University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
Orlando, FL
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Florida State University, College of Business
Tallahassee, FL
05-2014

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise: Prescription validation, error prevention, drug utilization review (DUR), evidence-based practice, MTM, clinical documentation, medication safety, and patient care optimization
  • Patient-Focused Skills: Chronic disease management, patient counseling and education, telepharmacy, compliance monitoring, and drug information support
  • Technical Proficiency: Cerner, Epic, CoverMyMeds, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Office365 (Excel, PowerPoint), UpToDate, Lexicomp, Facts & Comparisons, and Clinical Pharmacology
  • Professional Skills: Training and mentoring, time management, and conflict resolution

Certification

  • Pharmacist License, Florida, Active
  • Multi-State License, NABP e-Licensure, North Carolina
  • APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification 2018-2021
  • AHA BLS/CPR Certified 2017-2025

Clinical Rotations

Community- Based Rotations:

Advanced Community Practice | Publix Pharmacy, Miami, FL | Feb–Mar 2021

  • Processed prescriptions, handled transfers, resolved prescriber issues, counseled on OTCs, and administered 50+ immunizations daily during COVID-19 rollout.

Ambulatory Care | Cleveland Clinic Weston | Jan–Feb 2021

  • Independently counseled diabetic patients; reviewed glucose data for therapy interventions; demonstrated insulin pumps and CGMs; assisted in thyroid medication adjustments; supported COVID vaccine prep (100+ doses).

Community Practice | Walgreens Pharmacy, Orlando,FL | May–June 2018

  • Delivered MTM services for chronic conditions, processed prescriptions, managed inventory including controlled substances, and counseled patients on OTC medications.

Hospital - Based Rotations:

Oncology/Hematology | Baptist Miami Cancer Institute, Miami,FL | Mar–Apr 2021

  • Reviewed pediatric oncology and BMT cases; optimized chemo and supportive care; made clinical recommendations, led topic discussions, conducted patient outreach, and helped prepare 100+ COVID-19 vaccines.

Cardiology | AdventHealth, Orlando, FL | Sept–Oct 2019

  • Counseled heart failure patients in clinic; assisted with therapy optimization and medical rounds. Reviewed patient cases and participated in discharge rounds on an advanced cardiology unit, provided bedside counseling on new anticoagulants, PCI, and antiarrhythmic therapies. Observed cardioversions and CathLab procedures.

General Medicine | AdventHealth, Orlando, FL| Aug–Sept 2019

  • Performed vancomycin monitoring and dosing, optimized insulin regimens, intervened on DVT and GI prophylaxis, and identified antimicrobial stewardship-driven therapy modifications.

Hospital Practice | Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL | Jul–Aug 2019

  • Performed med recs, renal dosing, IV-to-oral conversions, vancomycin monitoring, and participated in ED codes, rounds, and stewardship initiatives. Completed a drug class review with cost analysis on GI opioid antagonists.

Research And Publications

  • Benefits of Live Injection Training for Specialty Medications on Patient Outcomes, NASP 8th Annual Meeting, 06/01/20. Contributed to proposal, literature review, data collection, and abstract revision.
  • Impact of a High-Touch, Collaborative Hepatitis C Specialty Program on Completion of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Therapy, NASP 7th Annual Meeting, 09/01/19, Published in Journal of Drug Assessment. Conducted literature review and retrospective chart review.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • New Drug Presentation: New Kid on the Block: Mounjaro and GLP-1's | Walgreens Pharmacy | Oct 2022 | presented via Teams to clinical pharmacists and technicians across 3 sites Orlando, Chandler, and Miramar.
  • Wilms Tumor: A Pediatric Clinical Case | Miami Cancer Institute | Miami, FL | May 2021
  • Topic Discussion: Link Between Blood Types and COVID-19 | Cleveland Clinic | Weston, FL | Feb 2021
  • Topic Discussion: Islet Cell Transplantation | Cleveland Clinic | Weston, FL | Jan 2021
  • Arteriovenous Malformations and LVADs: A Patient Case | AdventHealth | Orlando, FL | Oct 2020
  • Journal Club Review: POPular TAVI Cohort B Trial | AdventHealth | Orlando, FL | Sep 2020
  • Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Patient Case | AdventHealth | Orlando, FL | Sep 2020

Professional Affiliations & Leadership

APhA-ASP, FSHP, and ASHP Member | 2017–2021

  • ASHP-FSHP Clinical Skills Competition Participant (2019)

Kappa Epsilon, Beta Beta Chapter Member | 2019–2021

  • Merchandising Committee: Led merchandise design & distribution
  • Fundraising Committee: Coordinated events incl. Breast Cancer Luncheon & Run Club

KNIGHTS Clinic Member | 2017–2020

  • Delivered patient care in student-run clinic; collaborated with UCF med students on assessment, dispensing, and patient assistance program support

Additional Qualifications

  • Dedicated home office with HIPAA-compliant environment
  • Remote work experience

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Community Service

  • Light the Night Events for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (2019–2020) • OSCE Prep (2020) • Kappa Epsilon Breast Cancer Luncheon (2018–2019) • Disney Medical Volunteer (2018) • United Against Poverty (2018) • Clean the World (2018) • Breast Cancer & Alzheimer’s Walks (2016–2018)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Central Utility Clinical Pharmacist

Walgreens Centralized Services Pharmacy
10.2021 - Current

Pharmacist Intern

Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
03.2019 - 05.2021

Pharmacist Intern / Technician

CVS Pharmacy
05.2015 - 03.2019

Private Wealth Business Development Intern

Santander International Private Banking
05.2014 - 05.2015

Accounting Assistant

Mermelstein-Hidalgo LLP
06.2011 - 08.2013

Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD. -

University of Florida, College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Florida State University, College of Business
Catherine Wood