CHRISTINA SAVAGE
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with experience in community and clinical settings. Managed medication therapy, conducted health screenings, and administered immunizations. Enhanced patient education and communication to ensure safe medication use while optimizing pharmacotherapy regimens and improving patient outcomes through tailored care plans.
Overview
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Certification
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8
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Centro San Vicente Pharmacy
El Paso, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare personnel to deliver optimal pharmaceutical care, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment.
- Worked with pharmacy leadership and frontline staff to review root causes of medication errors, carry out corrective actions, and reinforce patient safety and accountability.
- Supported development and rollout of medication error tracking and quality assurance program, working with pharmacy director on performance reviews and process improvements.
- Created bilingual patient education materials in English and Spanish to support medication adherence, health literacy, and patient satisfaction across diverse populations.
- Built community partnership with local organization to provide no-cost safe medication disposal kits, supporting medication safety, reducing diversion risk, and promoting proper disposal of unused medications.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Clinton Pharmacy
Clinton, MS
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Cultivated relationships with local medical providers and patients, enhancing medication adherence and contributing to better health outcomes.
- Advised patients on medication options, enabling informed decision-making for their health.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Jackson, MS
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Trained new staff on pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures to enhance team integration
- Guided customers in selecting over-the-counter products based on symptoms and medical history to ensure appropriate treatment
- Dispensed prescriptions for Centro San Vicente Pharmacy patients with accurate dosage verification.
- Counseled patients on medications, side effects, and proper use in pharmacy consultations.
- Reviewed insurance claims and resolved coverage issues with payers and patients.
Pharmacy Resident
Mississippi Department of Health Pharmacy
Jackson, MS
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed diabetes and hypertension follow-up for an average of 6 patients per week under collaborative practice agreement and led weekly remote patient monitoring meetings at University of Mississippi Medical Center Center for Telehealth.
- Resolved insurance issues, answered medication questions, administered vaccinations, and provided medication therapy management, supporting patient health outcomes at independent community pharmacy settings.
- Completed rotations across medication therapy management, tuberculosis, quality assurance, naloxone, and substance use disorder medication programs within specialty pharmacy.
- Trained providers across Mississippi on lead poisoning and opioid surveillance, enhancing awareness through academic detailing.
- Developed presentations and learning materials on antibiotic prescribing rates for Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Epidemiology, contributing to improved understanding of prescribing practices.
- Updated closed pod worker contact details and assisted with national medication stockpile distribution for emergency planning and response.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Oxford, MS
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, enhancing compliance and supporting reduced hospital readmissions
- Assisted with immunization administration, contributing to community health and improving vaccination rates among pharmacy clientele
- Managed pharmacy inventory, stock rotation, and medication replenishment to ensure optimal availability of medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Jackson, MS05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2020
Skills
- Prescription processing
- Medication error review
- Immunization administration
- Medication therapy management
- Pharmacy operations
- Clinical communication
- Bilingual communication
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist
#75220, Issued by Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Expiration Feb 2027, Licensed Pharmacist
E-101245, Issued by Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Expiration Dec 2026, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Health Association
Expiration - Aug 2027, Immunization Delivery Certification
American Pharmacist's Association
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, ASHP- Accredited Jul 2023 - July 2024 Director: Anna Kathryn Ward, PharmD
- Teaching and Learning Certificate Program Jul 2023 - July 2024 University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
- Mississippi Health Policy Program Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 UMMC's Center for Health Policy Michell Adcock
PUBLICATIONS
- Silent Struggles: Unveiling the Link Between HIV, Substance Abuse Use Disorder and Stigma, MPHA Summer Journal. July 2024, Co-authors Licamied Macklin, PharmD and April Miller, PharmD
- Leveraging Rapid Diagnostic Technologies to Maximize Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts, IDSA. October 2022, Co-author Jamie Wagner, PharmD, BCPS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Centro San Vicente Pharmacy
06.2025 - Current
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Clinton Pharmacy
07.2024 - 03.2025
Pharmacy Resident
Mississippi Department of Health Pharmacy
07.2023 - 06.2024
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2023 - 07.2024
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
01.2019 - 05.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
The University of Mississippi