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Christina Adragna

Spages Pharmacy
Lake Grove,NY
1
Language
25
years of professional experience

Pharmaceutical professional with comprehensive background in medication management, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through collaboration and adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Strong expertise in pharmacology, prescription accuracy, and patient counseling. Reliable team player with results-driven approach and excellent communication skills.

Pharmaceutical professional with solid background in medication management and patient care. Recognized for contributing to collaborative healthcare environments and achieving significant patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, along with strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail.

Experienced with medication management, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of drug interactions and prescription standards to enhance patient safety. Track record of successful collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.

Knowledgeable Desired Position. Demonstrated expertise in medication management and patient counseling, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and implement safe pharmaceutical practices.

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 37 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. 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.

Work History

Pharmacist

10 Years 1 Month
Echo Pharmacy | 05.2001 - 06.2011
  • Dispensed prescriptions accurately while verifying medication orders and patient profiles.
  • Reviewed drug interactions, allergies, and dosage instructions to support safe therapy.
  • Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and refill requirements.
  • Monitored medication inventory, submitted reorder requests, and cleared expired stock from shelving.
  • Collaborated with physicians and insurance providers to resolve prescription issues.
  • Maintained compliance with pharmacy regulations, controlled substances, and confidentiality standards.
  • Supervised pharmacy support tasks to improve workflow accuracy and patient service.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
  • Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
  • Conducted regular audits of pharmacy controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.

Pharmacist

14 Years 2 Months
Spages Pharmacy | 09.2012 - Current
  • Dispensed prescriptions accurately while verifying medication orders and patient profiles.
  • Reviewed drug interactions, allergies, and dosage instructions to support safe therapy.
  • Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and refill requirements.
  • Monitored medication inventory, submitted reorder requests, and cleared expired stock from shelving.
  • Collaborated with physicians and insurance providers to resolve prescription issues.
  • Maintained compliance with pharmacy regulations, controlled substances, and confidentiality standards.
  • Supervised pharmacy support tasks to improve workflow accuracy and patient service.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
  • Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
  • Conducted regular audits of pharmacy controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.

Education

Bachelor of Science

St John’s University | Jamaica, NY

Skills

While starting up a new Pharmacy
I was responsible for getting the contracts with various insurance companies and negotiating the terms of Payment and reimbursement. I was also responsible for the narcotic inventory and I devised a way that we maintained a perpetual inventory as the Pharmacy grew I also I also maintained five different nursing homes. I was responsible for all of their medications. During this time
I also developed relationships with the physicians that serviced the nursing homes and any discrepancies that there might’ve been with their medication’s.

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacist

Spages Pharmacy
09.2012 - CurrentRead More

Pharmacist

Echo Pharmacy
05.2001 - 06.2011Read More

St John’s University

Bachelor of Science
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Christina Adragna