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Education
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Christina Mattamal

Christina Mattamal

Porter,TX

Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with over 15 years of inpatient, pediatric, and oncology pharmacy experience. Proficient knowledge of EPIC and MEDITECH. Assist with development of clinical protocols for order sets, intravenous electrolytes fluid replacement, IV Push guidelines, and smart pump guardrail settings. Keen ability to utilize evidence-based medicine and clinical acumen to ensure optimized and efficient patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring (Vancomycin and Aminoglycosides); perform clinical checks on medication dosages for NICU and Pediatric patients; make medication and dose recommendations; check morning batches; make medication and dose recommendations; validate and clarify TPN orders.

Clinical Pharmacy Analytics Specialist -Remote

Elsevier
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Provide support for clinical decision support (CDS) and improve search experiences (ClinicalKey AI)
  • Participate in analyzing, designing, prototyping and providing insights for algorithm codification to improve clinical workflows and content creation, by working closely with data scientists and data analysts

Clinical Pharmacist

Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
10.2013 - 04.2021
  • Reconcile home medications for patients and clarify problematic orders with physicians
  • Practice anti-microbial stewardship
  • Attend Code Blue and Code Neuro alerts
  • Adjust doses of Vancomycin, Aminoglycoside, and Warfarin to appropriate levels
  • Interchange IV to PO.

Pharmacist (PRN)

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
10.2013 - 12.2017
  • Verify orders in EPIC system for clarity and accuracy of unit doses
  • Pharmacy preceptor for rotating students.

Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)

North Cypress Medical Center
Cypress, TX
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Prepare chemotherapy regimen and ensure inventory for outpatient cancer center.
  • Assess pain medications during rounds.

Clinical Pharmacist

Kindred Hospital
Spring, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Review, verify, and process medication orders for long-term patients.
  • Ensure wound care and surgery pre-op meds are in place

Pharmacist (PRN)

Conroe Regional Medical Cntr
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Process medication orders via MediTech and prepare intravenous medications for patients

Pharmacist

UT MD Anderson Cancer Cntr
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Prepare chemotherapy regimen and chck patients' lab values
  • Work with investigational chemotherapy agents

Pharmacist

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND
Oakland, CA
09.1998 - 03.2001
  • Utilized CPOE pharmacy module computer system and sterile compounding equipment
  • Monitored pharmacotherapy and labs to safely and effectively dispense different chemotherapy regimen for pediatric patients with cancer
  • Understood the nature of medication errors in pediatric patients
  • Prepared NICU TPNS and monitored daily labs and implement NICU TPN orders
  • Prepared chemotherapy regimen for pediatrics, Synergis, IVIG, Remicade, Factor X, VII, Desferal for sickle-cell patients.

Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Work with cancer patients on preparing chemotherapy regimen for adults
  • Work outpatient settings after-hours

Education

Masters in Health Informatics -

University of Illinois
01.2016

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Univ. of California
01.1998

Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry -

University of California
01.1994

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2019)
  • ASHP IV Cert. (2013)
  • Texas RPh License #40386 (2001)
  • CA RPh License #50389 (1998)

Skills

  • EPIC and Meditech system
  • Pediatric weight-based dosing
  • Patient medication counseling
  • Chemotherapy admixtures
  • Clinical protocol and documentation
  • Manage Inventory and controlled substances
  • Work with IV Push guidelines for Antepartum and PICU pts
  • Analyze USP 797 beyond-use-dating guidelines
  • Expanse Project
  • Optimization and monitoring of the Alaris Infusion Baxter Pump guardrail library
  • Extensive clinical background acquired
  • Expert in pharmacy workflow, policies and order sets
  • Highly adept at utilizing evidence-based medicine
  • Clinical Acumen & Experience
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Drug preparation
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • HIPAA familiarity
  • Team Development
  • Treatment monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Order transcription
  • Controlled Substance Management
  • Operational Oversight
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Drug Ordering & Storage
  • Relationship Building
  • Identifying Medication Reactions
  • Pyxis MedStation Software
  • Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
  • Organizational Skills

Personal Information

Title: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2019), ASHP IV Cert. (2013), Texas RPh License #40386 (2001), CA RPh License #50389 (1998)

Interests

Working on ways to improve workflow

Traveling and scuba-diving

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacy Analytics Specialist -Remote - Elsevier
01.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Pharmacist - The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist - Kingwood Medical Center
10.2013 - 04.2021
Pharmacist (PRN) - HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 12.2017
Clinical Pharmacist (PRN) - North Cypress Medical Center
08.2012 - 02.2014
Clinical Pharmacist - Kindred Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Pharmacist (PRN) - Conroe Regional Medical Cntr
01.2010 - 01.2011
Pharmacist - UT MD Anderson Cancer Cntr
01.2001 - 01.2011
Pharmacist - Kaiser Permanente
01.2000 - 01.2001
Pharmacist - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND
09.1998 - 03.2001
University of Illinois - Masters in Health Informatics,
Univ. of California - Doctor of Pharmacy,
University of California - Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry,
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