Cheryl Barge-Seabrooks
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, skilled in clinical pharmacy and medication management. Proven track record in enhancing patient care services and developing pharmacy residency programs. Adept at insurance verification and committed to delivering exceptional customer service while leading teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacist (MTM certificate)
Powerpak Industries
Tallahassee, FL
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Achieved certification in Medication Therapy Management to enhance professional skills.
- Educated patients on medication usage and health management strategies, enhancing adherence and understanding of side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care, ensuring alignment on treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting drug allergies and medical histories to support informed clinical decisions.
- Performed administrative tasks, including updating patient information and submitting insurance claims.
Pharmacy Manager/Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
Tallahassee, US
02.2002 - 09.2017
- Managed the Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic pharmacy as a full-time Manager/Supervisor.
- Increased services by creating mid-level clinical pharmacist providers, establishing preceptorships for 4th year pharmacy students, and starting a pharmacy residency site affiliated with Gainesville VA Medical Center.
- Represented facility as a member of VA's PBM committee, contributing to formulary management and medication safety initiatives.
- Expanded staff fivefold, enhancing pharmacy operations and service delivery.
Staff Pharmacist
VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN FLORIDA AND NORTH CAROLINA
09.1979 - 02.2002
- Served as staff pharmacist at Florida State Hospital, Shands Teaching Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Apalachee Center, and Department of Veteran Affairs, delivering comprehensive medication management.
- Prepared IVs and chemotherapy, processed physician orders, and contributed to Hyperalimentation Team to ensure safe and effective patient treatment.
- Initiated professional journey in pharmacy as staff pharmacist at VA, providing medication management and patient care.
Senior Pharmacist
State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Tallahassee, US
11.1992 - 03.1995
- Collaborated with the Medicaid pharmacy division to develop policies and procedures for prior authorization of nutritional products and Clozaril.
Education
Doctorate - Pharmacy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2004
Bachelors - Pharmacy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL03.1979
Skills
- Hospital prior authorization and managed care
- Order entry and processing
- Medication dispensing
- Data entry and customer service
- Standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Clinical pharmacy expertise
- Insurance verification
Certification
- Florida Registered Pharmacist, 08/01/79, 09/01/25, Renewable every two years
- Licensed Pharmacist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist (MTM certificate)
Powerpak Industries
08.2025 - 08.2025
Pharmacy Manager/Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2002 - 09.2017
Senior Pharmacist
State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
11.1992 - 03.1995
Staff Pharmacist
VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN FLORIDA AND NORTH CAROLINA
09.1979 - 02.2002
Doctorate - Pharmacy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelors - Pharmacy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University